RIVER GAUGE · SWAN RIVER
Swan River near Bigfork
Lake County, Montana
Water level2.55 ft
Flow660 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood6.5 ft
Moderate flood7.5 ft
Major flood8 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Flooding is possible in the Rippling Waters area near Ferndale.
- 6.6 ft
Flooding affects low lying areas north of Lion Creek Road and adjacent to the river.
- 6.5 ft
Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 1974 | 7.34 ft | 8,890 cfs |
| May 17, 1997 | 7.27 ft | 8,520 cfs |
| May 23, 1948 | 7.12 ft | 8,400 cfs |
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