Rivers in Montana
Lodge Creek below McRae Creek at International Boundary
Below flood stage
1.16ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 27, 6:25 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 7.00 ft
- Record crest
- 16.36 ft1986
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 11.50 ftAround 11.5 Feet...Flooding occurs over northern Hill County. Water usually comes from the Cypress Hills in southern Canada. Most damage is usually in Blaine County. Empty grain bins could be washed away. The gauge is actually in southern Alberta. (March 2017)
- 10.29 ftApril 24 2018 - Lodge Creek rose to near 10.3 feet this year. No impacts were reported, yet areal flooding did occur because of snowmelt in northern Hill and northern Blaine counties. The gauge is actually in southern Alberta.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| 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
31 crests on NOAA’s list since 1952.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 25, 1986 | 16.36 ft |
| 2 | June 14, 1962 | 14.40 ft |
| 3 | April 7, 1952 | 12.73 ft |
| 4 | March 20, 1976 | 11.85 ft |
| 5 | April 9, 1996 | 11.70 ft |
| 6 | March 27, 1997 | 11.22 ft |
| 7 | June 27, 1965 | 11.00 ft |
| 8 | April 18, 2023 | 10.59 ft |
| 9 | April 19, 1955 | 10.33 ft |
| 10 | April 5, 1958 | 9.97 ft |
| 11 | April 28, 1967 | 9.43 ft |
| 12 | April 7, 1969 | 9.41 ft |
| 13 | April 22, 2018 | 9.36 ft |
| 14 | March 7, 1987 | 9.21 ft |
| 15 | June 4, 1953 | 9.20 ft |
| 16 | June 5, 2011 | 9.19 ft |
| 17 | April 8, 2020 | 9.08 ft |
| 18 | March 30, 1966 | 9.06 ft |
| 19 | March 19, 1972 | 8.87 ft |
| 20 | June 20, 2010 | 8.78 ft |
| 21 | March 26, 1993 | 8.72 ft |
| 22 | June 5, 2011 | 8.50 ft |
| 23 | March 19, 1979 | 8.47 ft |
| 24 | May 8, 1975 | 8.25 ft |
| 25 | April 25, 1982 | 8.07 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 18, 2023: 10.59 ft
- April 8, 2020: 9.08 ft
- April 22, 2018: 9.36 ft
- March 20, 2017: 2.36 ft
- November 2, 2016: 3.42 ft
- March 13, 2015: 6.25 ft
- March 19, 2014: 5.59 ft
- June 28, 2012: 3.84 ft
- June 5, 2011: 9.19 ft
- June 5, 2011: 8.50 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- Lodge Creek at Middle Ck abv Lodge Ck nr Willow Creek 8NW
- Lodge Creek at Spangler Ditch
- Lodge Creek at on Middle Ck nr Govenlock near Consul 14 WSW
- Battle Creek at Nashlyn Canal nr Consul 5SW
- Battle Creek at Consul 1SSW
- Battle Creek (North-central MT) at Lyons Ck at IB nr Willow Ck 23E
- Battle Creek at McKinnon Ditch nr Consul 3NNE
- Battle Creek at Richardson Ditch nr Consul 5NNW
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 data may not be available during winter months.
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.