RIVER GAUGE · FLATHEAD RIVER
Flathead River near Polson
Lake County, Montana
Water level5.41 ft
Flow7,120 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood18 ft67,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Flooding to agricultural land in the vicinity of Dixon. Cattle may be stranded in low lying areas next to the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1894 | 21 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| May 25, 1980 | 19.3 ft | 61,800 cfs |
| Jun 5, 1948 | 19.15 ft | 73,200 cfs |
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