Flathead River
Live and historical streamflow for every active USGS gauge on the Flathead River — current discharge (CFS), gage height, and how today's flow ranks against the long-term record for this date. Latest reading .
1 gauge on the Flathead River is currently at or above flood stage.
| Station | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) | Condition | Flood Stage (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Flathead River Near Polson Mount
MT
|
39,400 | 13.86 | High | 18.0 ft |
|
Flathead River at Columbia Falls Mount
FLOOD
MT
|
46,300 | 13.77 | Very High | 13.0 ft |
|
Flathead River at Perma Mount
MT
|
37,000 | 17.18 | High | — |
|
M F Flathead River Near West Glacier Mount
MT
|
14,800 | 7.05 | High | 10.0 ft |
|
North F Flathead River near Columbia Falls Mount
MT
|
14,900 | 8.11 | High | 13.0 ft |
|
South F Flathead River above Twin C near Hungry Horse Mount
MT
|
13,600 | 11.49 | High | — |
|
South F Flathead River near Columbia Falls Mount
MT
|
16,100 | 12.68 | High | — |
About the Flathead River
The Flathead River is monitored by 7 active USGS stream gauges across Montana. The river runs approximately 219 miles. 1 of 7 gauges are at or above flood stage right now. The strongest flow on the river right now is at Flathead River at Columbia Falls Mount (46,300 cfs).
See the glossary for how percentile rank and flow conditions are calculated from the long-term USGS record.
Data source: USGS National Water Information System