Major Flood
11 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6.5 ft
River coming out of banks within reach of USGS gage, flooding field to north of river and west of Highway 287.
5.8 ft
River is bankful. River is out of banks in isolated areas but with no significant impacts.
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 8, 1964 | 13.5 ft | 15,400 cfs |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 10.2 ft | 10,848 cfs |
| Jun 3, 1953 | 9.58 ft | 7,960 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DBRM8
River
Dearborn River
County
Lewis and Clark, MT
Coordinates
47.1990°N, 112.0959°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dearborn River near Craig?
The Dearborn River near Craig gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06073500) 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 Dearborn River near Craig?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dearborn River near Craig is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dearborn River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Dearborn River near Craig to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Dearborn River near Craig gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana at coordinates 47.1990°N, 112.0959°W. USGS site number: 06073500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Missouri River at Cascade
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- The current flows in cubic feet per second, are approximate and may be affected by debris, aquatic growth, and seasonal ice in the river.