Rivers in Montana
Musselshell River at Musselshell
Below flood stage
2.09ftStage
Observed Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Record crest
- 13.23 ft2011
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
- 11.00 ftMonor flooding of low lying areas along the river begins. Access to properties along the river may be impacted.
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
65 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 27, 2011 | 13.23 ft |
| 2 | June 24, 1979 | 12.96 ft |
| 3 | March 11, 2014 | 12.23 ft |
| 4 | June 9, 1967 | 11.57 ft |
| 5 | June 16, 1997 | 11.25 ft |
| 6 | March 24, 1978 | 11.18 ft |
| 7 | June 23, 1975 | 11.14 ft |
| 8 | June 2, 2018 | 10.88 ft |
| 9 | March 21, 1969 | 8.83 ft |
| 10 | February 14, 1971 | 8.55 ft |
| 11 | June 6, 2015 | 8.37 ft |
| 12 | June 9, 1991 | 8.16 ft |
| 13 | May 30, 2019 | 8.11 ft |
| 14 | June 10, 2023 | 7.96 ft |
| 15 | June 9, 1995 | 7.48 ft |
| 16 | May 18, 1976 | 6.82 ft |
| 17 | June 13, 1968 | 6.80 ft |
| 18 | June 23, 2010 | 6.67 ft |
| 19 | July 28, 1993 | 6.54 ft |
| 20 | June 3, 1996 | 6.52 ft |
| 21 | June 20, 1950 | 6.52 ft |
| 22 | June 20, 1992 | 6.42 ft |
| 23 | May 26, 1970 | 6.33 ft |
| 24 | June 24, 1957 | 6.32 ft |
| 25 | August 20, 1990 | 6.18 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 22, 2024: 3.07 ft
- June 10, 2023: 7.96 ft
- June 6, 2022: 2.98 ft
- June 11, 2021: 2.97 ft
- May 24, 2020: 5.51 ft
- May 30, 2019: 8.11 ft
- June 2, 2018: 10.88 ft
- June 16, 2017: 4.61 ft
- May 28, 2016: 3.98 ft
- June 6, 2015: 8.37 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 during winter months. River forecasts will be issued for this location when the water level reaches 2 feet from flood stage.
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.