RIVER GAUGE · MILK RIVER
Milk River at Malta
Phillips County, Montana
Water level1.36 ft
Flow49 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Flood water start impacting US Highway 191 north of Malta between US 2 and milepost 2.
- 19.5 ft
Buildings on the west and north side of the river begin to flood.
- 19 ft
Cabins along the east bank of the river will begin to be affected by the water.
- 16 ft
Campground near US 2 bridge begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 1986 | 23.67 ft | — |
| Apr 10, 1952 | 22.26 ft | — |
| Mar 26, 1918 | 19.8 ft | — |
More on Milk River
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