RIVER GAUGE · MIDDLE FORK FLATHEAD RIVER
Middle Fork Flathead River near West Glacier
Flathead County, Montana
Water level2.61 ft
Flow1,430 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Flooding affecting low lying areas adjacent to the river will occur. Many roads will be inundated with flood water and become impassable.
- 14 ft
Flooding to low lying areas adjacent to the river will occur. Roads and homes may experience flooding due to backwater.
- 10 ft
Flooding to low lying areas adjacent to the river is possible. Flooding to homes and agricultural lands is also possible.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1964 | 36.46 ft | 140,000 cfs |
| Jun 19, 1975 | 19.42 ft | 63,600 cfs |
| May 19, 1954 | 13.01 ft | 37,500 cfs |
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