Rivers in Montana
Whitefish River near Kalispell
Below flood stage
1.64ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 10:45 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 5.40 ft
- Forecast crest
- 1.64 ftTue, Sep 22, 12:00 PM MDT
- Record crest
- 4.95 ft2022
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Minor flood | 5.40 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 5.60 ftBank erosion downstream of the town of Whitefish threatens homes along the river bank.
- 5.40 ftWater from the Whitefish River begins flooding homeowners yards and driveways along River Road in Kalispell.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | -99900% |
| Major flooding | -99900% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
15 crests on NOAA’s list since 1932.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 15, 2022 | 4.95 ft |
| 2 | June 9, 1964 | 4.68 ft |
| 3 | June 6, 1997 | 4.46 ft |
| 4 | June 26, 1950 | 4.45 ft |
| 5 | June 12, 1996 | 4.43 ft |
| 6 | May 22, 1991 | 4.42 ft |
| 7 | May 30, 1948 | 4.41 ft |
| 8 | June 4, 1990 | 4.27 ft |
| 9 | June 3, 1932 | 4.26 ft |
| 10 | May 12, 1947 | 4.17 ft |
| 11 | June 2, 2020 | 4.13 ft |
| 12 | June 18, 1933 | 4.01 ft |
| 13 | June 21, 1995 | 4.00 ft |
| 14 | May 27, 2021 | 3.62 ft |
| 15 | May 18, 2025 | 3.27 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 18, 2025: 3.27 ft
- June 15, 2022: 4.95 ft
- May 27, 2021: 3.62 ft
- June 2, 2020: 4.13 ft
- June 6, 1997: 4.46 ft
- June 12, 1996: 4.43 ft
- June 21, 1995: 4.00 ft
- May 22, 1991: 4.42 ft
- June 4, 1990: 4.27 ft
- June 9, 1964: 4.68 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northwest River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
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.