Rivers in Montana
Missouri River near Wolf Point
Below flood stage
10.89ftStage
Observed Fri, Oct 2, 10:00 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 23.00 ft
- Record crest
- 25.64 ft1960
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 27.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 26.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 23.00 ft |
| Action | 21.00 ft |
- 23.00 ftLewis and Clark Park on the north bank of the river begins to flood
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
28 crests on NOAA’s list since 1932.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 27, 1960 | 25.64 ft |
| 2 | April 7, 1952 | 24.91 ft |
| 3 | May 23, 1932 | 24.82 ft |
| 4 | June 14, 2011 | 24.77 ft |
| 5 | March 11, 1936 | 24.64 ft |
| 6 | March 25, 1939 | 24.40 ft |
| 7 | March 29, 1943 | 24.25 ft |
| 8 | March 29, 2019 | 23.70 ft |
| 9 | March 12, 1938 | 23.00 ft |
| 10 | December 21, 1978 | 22.98 ft |
| 11 | March 25, 1933 | 22.30 ft |
| 12 | January 18, 1983 | 22.22 ft |
| 13 | March 7, 1976 | 21.88 ft |
| 14 | January 4, 1945 | 21.81 ft |
| 15 | March 26, 1959 | 21.76 ft |
| 16 | February 27, 1996 | 21.32 ft |
| 17 | June 15, 1934 | 21.30 ft |
| 18 | January 15, 1967 | 21.25 ft |
| 19 | July 12, 1975 | 20.91 ft |
| 20 | February 27, 1986 | 20.87 ft |
| 21 | February 3, 1971 | 20.85 ft |
| 22 | April 2, 1947 | 20.81 ft |
| 23 | March 15, 1972 | 20.80 ft |
| 24 | April 16, 1950 | 20.71 ft |
| 25 | December 23, 1968 | 20.51 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 29, 2019: 23.70 ft
- June 14, 2011: 24.77 ft
- February 27, 1996: 21.32 ft
- December 17, 1989: 20.29 ft
- February 27, 1986: 20.87 ft
- January 18, 1983: 22.22 ft
- December 21, 1978: 22.98 ft
- March 7, 1976: 21.88 ft
- July 12, 1975: 20.91 ft
- March 15, 1972: 20.80 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. Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations. 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.