Major Flood
9 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Stage at old gage site. Extensive flooding in great falls westside with most of the homes flooded. Country club was flooded before the levee was built.
22 ft
Stage at old gage site. Extensive flooding in great falls west side. Great falls country club flooded before the levee was built.
17 ft
Current gage site. Stage estimated. Extensive flooding in great falls westside with most of the homes flooded. Country club was flooded before the levee was built.
15 ft
Current gage site. Stage estimated. Extensive flooding in great falls west side. Great falls country club flooded before the levee was built.
13 ft
Stage at old gage site. Lower lying agricultural areas flood.
9.6 ft
At 9.6 4 Feet - June 21 2018 Flooding around Vaughn.
6 ft
Current gage site. Lower lying agricultural areas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1964 | 23.4 ft | 53,500 cfs |
| Jun 19, 1975 | 22.28 ft | 32,600 cfs |
| Jun 3, 1953 | 16.38 ft | 17,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sun River near Vaughn?
The Sun River near Vaughn gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06089000) 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 Sun River near Vaughn?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sun River near Vaughn is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sun River rises?
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Where is the Sun River near Vaughn gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cascade County, Montana at coordinates 47.5258°N, 111.5110°W. USGS site number: 06089000. 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.