Rivers in Montana
Poplar River near Poplar
Below flood stage
7.23ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 12:30 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 16.00 ft
- Record crest
- 22.60 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 21.00 ftWest end of high school football field begins to flood.
- 20.00 ftAmerican Legion Park begins to flood.
- 16.00 ftLow lying areas near gage site begins to flood.
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
4 crests on NOAA’s list since 2017.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 18, 2017 | 22.60 ft |
| 2 | April 17, 2023 | 17.77 ft |
| 3 | March 11, 2020 | 16.20 ft |
| 4 | February 28, 2025 | 14.58 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 28, 2025: 14.58 ft
- April 17, 2023: 17.77 ft
- March 11, 2020: 16.20 ft
- March 18, 2017: 22.60 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.
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.