RIVER GAUGE · BITTERROOT RIVER
Bitterroot River near Missoula
Missoula County, Montana
Water level3.49 ft
Flow1,020 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Flooding affecting many lowlying areas adjacent to the river specifically homes in the Target Range and Orchard Homes neighborhoods is possible.
- 14 ft
Flooding affecting low lying areas near Mcclay Bridge and homes in the Target Range area is possible.
- 12 ft
Flooding of farmland and some roads along the Bitterroot River from Lolo to the confluence with the Clark Fork River is possible.
- 11 ft
Flooding to low lying areas adjacent to the river is possible.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 1899 | 14.55 ft | 38,300 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1974 | 13.4 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| May 18, 1997 | 13.11 ft | 28,440 cfs |
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