Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Milk river well out of banks and encroaching on ranch buildings near gauge.
11 ft
Milk river out of banks in many location inundating some crop and pasture land. Starting to encroach on ranch road near gauge.
9.5 ft
Milk river starting to fill oxbows, spilling out of banks in some locations into crop and pasture lands. Closes cottonwood road (not an all-season crossing) where it crosses the milk river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 1996 | 15.03 ft | 12,000 cfs |
| Mar 27, 1952 | 13.65 ft | — |
| Mar 3, 1994 | 11.87 ft | 10,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Milk River at Eastern Crossing nr Rudyard?
The Milk River at Eastern Crossing nr Rudyard gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06135000) 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 Milk River at Eastern Crossing nr Rudyard?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Milk River at Eastern Crossing nr Rudyard is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Milk River rises?
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Where is the Milk River at Eastern Crossing nr Rudyard gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hill County, Montana at coordinates 48.9750°N, 110.4219°W. USGS site number: 06135000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Milk River
On This River
Upstream: Milk River near Del Bonita nr Cut Bank
Downstream: Milk River at Fresno Reservoir near Havre
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage data may not be available during winter months.