Rivers in Montana
Dearborn River near Craig
Below flood stage
3.08ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 10:15 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 6.50 ft
- Record crest
- 13.50 ft1964
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 8.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 6.50 ft |
| Action | 5.50 ft |
- 6.50 ftRiver coming out of banks within reach of USGS gage, flooding field to north of river and west of Highway 287.
- 5.80 ftRiver is bankful. River is out of banks in isolated areas but with no significant impacts.
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 August 26, 2026.
Crest history
60 crests on NOAA’s list since 1946.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 9, 1964 | 13.50 ft |
| 2 | June 20, 2018 | 10.20 ft |
| 3 | June 4, 1953 | 9.58 ft |
| 4 | June 19, 1975 | 9.19 ft |
| 5 | March 9, 1996 | 8.69 ft |
| 6 | May 21, 1957 | 8.64 ft |
| 7 | May 25, 2008 | 8.44 ft |
| 8 | May 27, 2019 | 8.14 ft |
| 9 | March 15, 1947 | 7.97 ft |
| 10 | June 12, 1958 | 7.96 ft |
| 11 | June 5, 1948 | 7.89 ft |
| 12 | May 10, 2005 | 7.60 ft |
| 13 | March 21, 1951 | 7.59 ft |
| 14 | May 7, 1995 | 7.57 ft |
| 15 | May 26, 1962 | 7.50 ft |
| 16 | June 20, 1998 | 7.32 ft |
| 17 | June 9, 2011 | 7.30 ft |
| 18 | November 24, 1993 | 7.18 ft |
| 19 | June 16, 1950 | 6.43 ft |
| 20 | March 13, 2003 | 6.21 ft |
| 21 | June 13, 1951 | 6.20 ft |
| 22 | May 13, 1960 | 6.12 ft |
| 23 | January 1, 1997 | 6.07 ft |
| 24 | May 16, 1952 | 6.06 ft |
| 25 | May 20, 2009 | 5.92 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 7, 2023: 5.85 ft
- May 27, 2019: 8.14 ft
- June 20, 2018: 10.20 ft
- May 19, 2018: 5.72 ft
- May 25, 2014: 5.08 ft
- March 6, 2014: 5.48 ft
- May 14, 2013: 4.81 ft
- June 6, 2012: 4.68 ft
- June 9, 2011: 7.30 ft
- June 2, 2010: 5.00 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. The current flows in cubic feet per second, are approximate and may be affected by debris, aquatic growth, and seasonal ice in the river.
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.