RIVER GAUGE · CLARK FORK RIVER
Clark Fork River below Missoula
Missoula County, Montana
Water level1.32 ft
Flow2,460 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10.5 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
Flooding to low lying areas adjacent to the river is likely. Flood prone areas include Target Range and the Orchard Homes neighborhoods.
- 11.5 ft
Numerous homes along the west end of Harpers Road are surrounded with surface water and ground water. Harpers Road adjacent to the Clark Fork River is flooded and impassable. Flood waters are also threatening Malards Way.
- 11 ft
Flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river is possible just west of Missoula to Frenchtown.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2018 | 12.14 ft | 52,200 cfs |
| May 17, 1997 | 12.1 ft | 53,033 cfs |
| May 22, 1948 | 12.08 ft | 52,800 cfs |
More on Clark Fork River
UpstreamClark Fork River above Missoula
DownstreamClark Fork River at St. Regis
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