RIVER GAUGE · WHITEFISH RIVER
Whitefish River near Kalispell
Flathead County, Montana
Water level1.70 ft
Flow94 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft1,300 cfs
Minor flood5.4 ft1,440 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 5.6 ft
Bank erosion downstream of the town of Whitefish threatens homes along the river bank.
- 5.4 ft
Water from the Whitefish River begins flooding homeowners yards and driveways along River Road in Kalispell.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 4.95 ft | 1,290 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1964 | 4.68 ft | 1,400 cfs |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 4.46 ft | 1,230 cfs |
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