RIVER GAUGE · CLARK FORK RIVER
Clark Fork River near Plains
Sanders County, Montana
Water level4.47 ft
Flow9,770 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft90,000 cfs
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood19.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Flooding affects low lying areas ajacent to the river including county roads and possibly areas in Plains west of Montana Rail Link. Floodwaters also threaten Highway 200 west of Plains and Highway 200 west of Paradise.
- 16 ft
Flooding affects county roads and low lying areas adjacent to the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1948 | 19.17 ft | 134,000 cfs |
| May 27, 1928 | 18.41 ft | 126,000 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1933 | 18 ft | 120,000 cfs |
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