Major Flood
31 ft
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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
29 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.08 ft
This matches the level of the record June 2011 flood.
34 ft
Highway 24...Fort Peck Highway will begin to flood a quarter mile south of the Milk River Bridge.
33.75 ft
Highway 42 also known as Fort Peck Highway near Sullivan Park becomes completely submerged. Traffic barriers should be placed by law enforcement to restrict traffic.
33.2 ft
This matches the stage level of the 1952 flood.
33 ft
Fort Peck Highway...Montana 42...begins to flood near Sullivan Park.
32.79 ft
Most roads in the lower Milk River Valley are flooded.
31 ft
Flooding will begin to affect buildings between the Fort Peck Highway and the Milk River east of Glasgow. Sullivan Park will be totally covered by flood waters.
30 ft
Storm drainage valves along Glasgow levee will back-flood into the southside of Glasgow if not closed. Flooding begins on Rahlf Lane off of Highway 24.
29.5 ft
Livestock/feedlots adjacent to Milk River become isolated by flood water. Livestock relocation to higher ground should have started.
29 ft
Water begins to flow over Whately Road...which is about 7 miles east of Glasgow. Baseball field at Sullivan Park flooded.
28 ft
Water begins to flow across 6th Ave SW also known as Aitken Road south of the Milk River Bridge.
26.75 ft
Back trail in Sullivan Park begins to flood.
26 ft
Some flooding will also occur on area farmlands.
25 ft
This is flood stage. Expect some low-land flooding to occur.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2011 | 34.08 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 1952 | 33.2 ft | 41,700 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1912 | 33 ft | 24,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Milk River near Glasgow?
The Milk River near Glasgow gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06174200) 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 near Glasgow?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Milk River near Glasgow is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
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Where is the Milk River near Glasgow gauge located?
The gauge is located in Valley County, Montana at coordinates 48.1600°N, 106.5925°W. USGS site number: 06174200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.