RIVER GAUGE · NORTH FORK FLATHEAD RIVER
North Fork Flathead River near Columbia Falls
Flathead County, Montana
Water level2.45 ft
Flow1,310 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12.5 ft
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood19 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1964 | 18.6 ft | 69,100 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1995 | 17.03 ft | 59,300 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1974 | 12.58 ft | 34,300 cfs |
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