Major Flood
18 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Homes, farms, and railroad tracks flood.
14.1 ft
April 2018 - At 14.1 Feet, flooding all around Havre. The trailer park on the northeast side floods. North Havre did not flood because of sandbagging and blocking sewer system from backfilling.
10.5 ft
Agricultural land begins to flood.Land about 1 mile west of Havre floods, as water goes in culverts under the railroad. April 2018Main Street did not flood, as the levy held back the water. April 2018
10 ft
Basements starting to flood on north side of Havre,Flooding did not occur in April 2018 because they closed the flood gates and storm sewers in North Havre. Flooding did occur in th mobile home park on the east side of town in April 2018.
8.5 ft
River out of banks along inside turns of river. Old oxbows filled.
8 ft
Starts to backflow through levee gates. Once above 8 feet,may have to start to pump back out and back into river.Notes: In April 2018, they sandbagged the leves that did not have a gate. Closed the ones with gates, and no flooding in North Havre. In April 2018, Havre reached a peak of 14.14 feet. No Flooding in the downtown area Havre. Flooding did occur in the mobile home park on the east side of town. Ag land is flooding west of town though...\:\:..
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1899 | 19.3 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Apr 2, 1952 | 18.6 ft | 11,400 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1916 | 17.2 ft | 4,560 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Milk River at Havre?
The Milk River at Havre gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06140500) 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 Havre?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Milk River at Havre is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Milk River at Havre gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hill County, Montana at coordinates 48.5636°N, 109.6961°W. USGS site number: 06140500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.