Rivers in Montana
Clark Fork River near Drummond
Below flood stage
2.96ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 1:15 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 8.00 ft
- Record crest
- 10.03 ft1996
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 11.50 ftSevere flooding affects homes in Drummond. Specifically the flooding threatens homes and roads in the southern section of Drummond.
- 10.00 ftFlooding likely in low lying areas adjacent to the river channel. Drummond city park and rodeo grounds are also affected.
- 8.00 ftRanchland and a few out buildings are flooded between Drummond and Bearmouth.
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 28, 2026.
Crest history
12 crests on NOAA’s list since 1993.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 9, 1996 | 10.03 ft |
| 2 | June 11, 2011 | 9.79 ft |
| 3 | June 21, 2018 | 8.76 ft |
| 4 | June 14, 2017 | 8.39 ft |
| 5 | March 14, 2003 | 7.71 ft |
| 6 | June 18, 2010 | 7.67 ft |
| 7 | February 1, 1995 | 7.55 ft |
| 8 | June 27, 1998 | 7.34 ft |
| 9 | May 22, 2020 | 7.01 ft |
| 10 | June 17, 1993 | 5.26 ft |
| 11 | April 25, 1994 | 5.15 ft |
| 12 | May 19, 2025 | 4.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 19, 2025: 4.00 ft
- May 22, 2020: 7.01 ft
- June 21, 2018: 8.76 ft
- June 14, 2017: 8.39 ft
- June 11, 2011: 9.79 ft
- June 18, 2010: 7.67 ft
- March 14, 2003: 7.71 ft
- June 27, 1998: 7.34 ft
- February 9, 1996: 10.03 ft
- February 1, 1995: 7.55 ft
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
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.