Flathead River at Columbia Falls
Flathead County, Montana
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Flooding in Columbia Falls, Kalispell, Creston and Foy's Bend causing isolation of many homes within the valley. Many secondary roads are impassable and closures of Highway 93 are expected.
- 18 ft
Flooding of low lying areas in Columbia Falls including many buildings and secondary roads. There is also possible flooding along Highway 93 between Kalispell and Sommers.
- 16.1 ft
A trailer and RV park located just north of Highway 35 in Evergreen may be flooded.
- 16 ft
Low lying buildings and roads in the vicinity of Kalispell, Creston, Columbia Falls and Foy's Bend begin flooding.
- 14 ft
Flooding of farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead River is likely. Sections of the Steel Bridge Road become inundated with water and impassable.
- 13 ft
Farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead River are inundated with water.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1964 | 25.58 ft | 176,000 cfs |
| May 31, 1894 | 22.7 ft | 142,000 cfs |
| May 22, 1948 | 19.08 ft | 96,000 cfs |
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