Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
13.5 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Lower river road floods. Woodland Estates innundated. Fox Farm Road near Heritage Inn floods.
17 ft
Homes in the Country Club area in Great Falls flood.
16 ft
Country Club golf course in Great Falls floods.
15 ft
Woodland Estates Road floods. Agricultural fields flood. Water floods marina along lower river road.
13.4 ft
June 2018 - At 13.4 feet minor low land flooding between Ulm and Great Falls. Most flooding in the flood Plain.
13 ft
Low lying fields flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1953 | 17 ft | 35,000 cfs |
| May 31, 1948 | 16 ft | 32,000 cfs |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 15.48 ft | 28,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ULMM8
River
Missouri River
County
Cascade, MT
Coordinates
47.4350°N, 111.3884°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River near Ulm?
The Missouri River near Ulm gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06078200) 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 Missouri River near Ulm?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River near Ulm is 13.5 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Missouri River near Ulm to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Missouri River near Ulm gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cascade County, Montana at coordinates 47.4350°N, 111.3884°W. USGS site number: 06078200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.