RIVER GAUGE · KOOTENAI RIVER
Kootenai River below Libby Dam near Libby
Lincoln County, Montana
Water level19.05 ft
Flow6,810 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood27.5 ft48,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27.5 ft
Some home owners living along the banks of the Kootenai River will have flooding to sections of their property.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2006 | 28.5 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 27.61 ft | 48,900 cfs |
| Aug 4, 1974 | 27.5 ft | 47,200 cfs |
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