Major Flood
13 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Wide spread flooding from East Missoula to the Bitterroot River is possible. Flood prone areas include, Streets and homes in the lower South Third Street area. Extensive flooding in the Orchard Homes area continues.
12 ft
Flood waters are now flooding numerous streets and homes in the Orchard Homes area. The following streets are being flooded, Kehrwald Drive, Channel Drive, Tower Street, Nancy Lou Drive, Keck Street and Stone Street. Flood water may also flood the southern end of Schmidt Road which is adjacent to the Clark Fork River.
11 ft
Flooding from the Clark Fork River is impacting the Orchard Homes residential area. Flood waters are now flooding Tower Street, Kehrwald Drive and Channel Drive with 10 to 15 homes being flooded.
8 ft
Flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river is possible. Flood waters begin to flood streets in the Orchard Homes area, specifically the north end of Tower Street including Kehrwald Drive.
7.5 ft
Flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river is possible. Flood waters begin to flood streets in the Orchard Homes area, specifically the north end of Tower Street including Kehrwald Drive.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1908 | 17.4 ft | 48,000 cfs |
| May 10, 2018 | 13.82 ft | 32,500 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1975 | 13.75 ft | 32,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ABOM8
River
Clark Fork River
County
Missoula, MT
Coordinates
46.8772°N, 113.9314°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clark Fork River above Missoula?
The Clark Fork River above Missoula gauge is maintained by USGS (site 12340500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Clark Fork River above Missoula?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clark Fork River above Missoula is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clark Fork River rises?
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Where is the Clark Fork River above Missoula gauge located?
The gauge is located in Missoula County, Montana at coordinates 46.8772°N, 113.9314°W. USGS site number: 12340500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey