Major Flood
8 ft
Current Water Level
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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
6.5 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
At 8.0 feet, water is about 2 to 3 feet deep in corrals along Clear Creek. (April 8, 2023 and again on May 8, 2024)
6.5 ft
Machinist Road not passable. Clear Creek Road covered by water in two locations.
6 ft
Spotter - Bears Paw: Ranch near Clear Creek starts to get impacted. Forced cattle out of corral. (March 2017)
5.5 ft
Water starting to cover Machinist Road and Clear Creek Road.
3.7 ft
Water starting to push onto Clear Creek Road in some locations, including Lloyd...don't know how accurate this impact is...June 2017.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2013 | 10.49 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 1996 | 9.8 ft | — |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 8.57 ft | 712 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CCMM8
River
Clear Creek (North-central MT)
County
Blaine, MT
Coordinates
48.5789°N, 109.3906°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clear Creek (North-central MT) near Chinook near mouth?
The Clear Creek (North-central MT) near Chinook near mouth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06142400) 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 Clear Creek (North-central MT) near Chinook near mouth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clear Creek (North-central MT) near Chinook near mouth is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clear Creek (North-central MT) rises?
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Where is the Clear Creek (North-central MT) near Chinook near mouth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Blaine County, Montana at coordinates 48.5789°N, 109.3906°W. USGS site number: 06142400. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.