Rivers in Montana
Beaver Creek (MT) near Hinsdale
Below flood stage
2.47ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 11:30 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Record crest
- 19.52 ft2014
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 16.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 17.00 ftWater starts to flood Milk River Road just north of the Beaver Creek Bridge.
- 14.00 ftflood stage...river is at or near bankfull at this height.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
22 crests on NOAA’s list since 2007.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 26, 2014 | 19.52 ft |
| 2 | June 9, 2011 | 19.44 ft |
| 3 | October 6, 2016 | 18.50 ft |
| 4 | April 10, 2023 | 18.17 ft |
| 5 | May 23, 2011 | 18.12 ft |
| 6 | June 1, 2011 | 18.10 ft |
| 7 | April 13, 2011 | 17.96 ft |
| 8 | April 5, 2011 | 17.43 ft |
| 9 | April 18, 2018 | 17.42 ft |
| 10 | March 23, 2019 | 17.15 ft |
| 11 | June 4, 2023 | 16.79 ft |
| 12 | May 13, 2016 | 16.74 ft |
| 13 | June 18, 2007 | 15.83 ft |
| 14 | March 2, 2020 | 15.80 ft |
| 15 | June 5, 2013 | 15.40 ft |
| 16 | September 5, 2014 | 14.67 ft |
| 17 | May 12, 2011 | 14.26 ft |
| 18 | May 25, 2007 | 14.06 ft |
| 19 | February 10, 2015 | 13.62 ft |
| 20 | June 21, 2010 | 13.14 ft |
| 21 | June 14, 2008 | 10.88 ft |
| 22 | March 11, 2014 | 10.58 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 4, 2023: 16.79 ft
- April 10, 2023: 18.17 ft
- March 2, 2020: 15.80 ft
- March 23, 2019: 17.15 ft
- April 18, 2018: 17.42 ft
- October 6, 2016: 18.50 ft
- May 13, 2016: 16.74 ft
- February 10, 2015: 13.62 ft
- September 5, 2014: 14.67 ft
- August 26, 2014: 19.52 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.