RIVER GAUGE · MISSOURI RIVER
Missouri River near Landusky
Fergus County, Montana
Water level13.38 ft
Flow5,590 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action26 ft28,987 cfs
Minor flood27 ft35,387 cfs
Moderate flood29 ft50,489 cfs
Major flood33 ft81,792 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 36.5 ft
March 2019...At 36 to 37 feet...the James Kipp Recreation is under 4 to 5 feet of water. Low spots could be deeper. Main cause was an ice jam. Gauge was damaged and moved to higher ground after this incident.
- 29 ft
March 2019...At 29 Feet, James Kipp Recreation area starts taking on water. Boat ramps are under water. Snowmelt was the main cause.
- 27 ft
June 2018 - Estimated that James Kipp Campground area begins to flood.
- 25.4 ft
June 2018 - Boat ramp at James Kipp Campground is under water
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2019 | 36.8 ft | 176,605 cfs |
| Mar 24, 1978 | 34.17 ft | 108,000 cfs |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 32.35 ft | 74,800 cfs |
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