RIVER GAUGE · MISSOURI RIVER
Missouri River near Culbertson
Richland County, Montana
Water level3.27 ft
Flow7,200 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Widespread lowland flooding occurs.
- 21 ft
Parking lot of fishing access site at highway 16 bridge begins to flood.
- 19 ft
Low land flooding occurs east of highway 16 bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 1979 | 19.66 ft | 52,000 cfs |
| Mar 22, 1960 | 19.14 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1972 | 18.3 ft | — |
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