RIVER GAUGE · BITTERROOT RIVER
Bitterroot River at Bell Crossing near Victor
Ravalli County, Montana
Water level4.73 ft
Flow500 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood11.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
County roads will experience flooding from Hamilton to Florence.
- 11.5 ft
Minor flooding to low lying areas adjacent to the river from Hamilton to Florence may occur.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2022 | 11.4 ft | 12,600 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 10.93 ft | 12,000 cfs |
| May 30, 2003 | 10.82 ft | 17,600 cfs |
More on Bitterroot River
UpstreamBitterroot River near Darby
DownstreamBitterroot River near Missoula
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