RIVER GAUGE · MISSOURI RIVER
Missouri River at Virgelle
Chouteau County, Montana
Water level3.10 ft
Flow5,590 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood23 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
FERRY OPERATOR'S HOME FLOODS. EXTENSIVE AREAS OF AGRICULTURAL LAND UNDER WATER.
- 17 ft
LAND AT VIRGELLE FERRY CROSSING FLOODS.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1908 | 25.4 ft | — |
| Jun 9, 1964 | 21.3 ft | 105,000 cfs |
| Mar 22, 1969 | 20.68 ft | — |
More on Missouri River
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DownstreamMissouri River near Landusky
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