Tenmile Creek (MT) near Helena
Montana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana on the Tenmile Creek (MT). Live water level data from USGS gauge 06063000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
6 ft
Moderate Flood
5 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
5.5 ft
At 5.5 feet June 20 2018 - Flooding went out to Rossiter Elementary School. It took about 1 day for the water to get there. Parking lot on the north side of the school was filling with water. Some roads closed between Tenmile Creek and Sierra Road.
5 ft
May 2018 - At 5.0 Feet, after several days of flooding, impacts increase around Sierra Road, (Over 2 miles away from Tenmile Creek.) Impacts increase significantly for each 0.1 inch of creek rise, as water runs downhill into the valley. Flooding as far north as 2 miles north of Sierra Rd on Montana Ave. Rainfall of 0.50 to 1.00 inches in the past 2 days as well. Pumps used by Rossiter School. Water transffered to trap club.
4.7 ft
May 2018, At 4.7 feet flooding has spread out to Sierra Road. Sandbag the middle of Sierra Rd from MT Ave to I-15. Sandbag around Rossiter School. Flooding of Helena Campground and RV Park.
4.5 ft
At 4.5 Feet - April 28 2018 - Flooding from Tenmile Creek starts to impact roads around Mill, Stadler, Edgerton Roads, McHugh Drive (1 mile north of creek). Some basements flood. Further east, water starts to come out of its bank near I-15. This was all from snowmelt - no rainfall. Temperature hit 85 degrees previous afternoon.
4.4 ft
June 1 2018 - Water escaped in low lying areas along Tenmile Creek. Minor flooding around Mchugh, Mill, and Edgerton roads. Mostly from 1 inch of rain in the past day and some higher elevation snow melt as well.
4 ft
Action Stage
3.9 ft
April 2018 - Tenmile Creek came out of its bank at 3.9 feet on the west side of Helena at the Green Meadow Country Club.
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 20, 2018 | 5.5 ft | 875 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2018 | 5.5 ft | 875 cfs |
| May 11, 2018 | 5.03 ft | 710 cfs |
| May 11, 2018 | 5.03 ft | 710 cfs |
| May 7, 2018 | 4.68 ft | 588 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TMHM8
River
Tenmile Creek (MT)
County
Lewis and Clark, MT
Coordinates
46.6049°N, 112.0894°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tenmile Creek (MT) near Helena?
The Tenmile Creek (MT) near Helena gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06063000) 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 Tenmile Creek (MT) near Helena?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tenmile Creek (MT) near Helena is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
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Where is the Tenmile Creek (MT) near Helena gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana at coordinates 46.6049°N, 112.0894°W. USGS site number: 06063000. 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.