S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT
USGS 12362500 · Montana · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
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USGS 12362500 · Montana · reports discharge (live), gauge height, water temperature
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Reading Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Above normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST; ranging 2,530 to 3,170 ft³/s; latest 2,660 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Water temp (°F) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 43.5 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 43.7 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 43.5 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST | 2,710 | 5.93 | 43.2 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 42.6 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST | 2,640 | 5.87 | 42.4 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST | 2,700 | 5.92 | 42.3 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST | 2,700 | 5.92 | 42.3 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 42.1 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.1 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST | 2,850 | 6.04 | 42.1 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST | 2,780 | 5.99 | 42.3 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 42.3 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST | 2,770 | 5.98 | 42.3 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST | 2,710 | 5.93 | 42.3 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST | 2,770 | 5.98 | 42.4 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST | 2,640 | 5.87 | 42.3 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 42.3 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST | 2,610 | 5.84 | 42.3 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.3 | 737–2,580 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.3 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 42.4 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 42.6 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST | 2,640 | 5.87 | 42.8 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 42.8 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 43 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 43.2 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 43.3 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM MST | 2,730 | 5.94 | 43.3 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM MST | 2,800 | 6 | 43.5 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM MST | 2,770 | 5.98 | 43.5 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM MST | 2,770 | 5.98 | 43.5 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM MST | 2,800 | 6 | 43.5 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM MST | 2,970 | 6.14 | 43.7 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM MST | 2,730 | 5.94 | 43.9 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM MST | 3,170 | 6.29 | 43.9 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM MST | 2,750 | 5.96 | 43.9 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM MST | 2,730 | 5.94 | 43.7 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM MST | 2,730 | 5.94 | 43.5 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM MST | 2,740 | 5.95 | 43.3 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM MST | 2,710 | 5.93 | 42.8 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM MST | 2,710 | 5.93 | 42.4 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 42.1 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 42.1 | 682–2,490 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM MST | 2,740 | 5.95 | 42.3 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.4 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 42.4 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM MST | 2,700 | 5.92 | 42.3 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM MST | 2,710 | 5.93 | 42.4 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM MST | 2,710 | 5.93 | 42.3 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM MST | 2,740 | 5.95 | 42.3 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM MST | 2,730 | 5.94 | 42.1 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM MST | 2,740 | 5.95 | 42.3 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 42.4 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 42.3 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 42.4 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 42.4 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.4 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 42.3 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 42.3 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 42.1 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 41.9 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 41.9 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 41.9 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 41.9 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 41.9 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 41.7 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 41.7 | 776–2,690 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 41.7 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 41.7 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 41.7 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 41.7 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 41.7 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 41.9 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 41.7 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 41.7 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 41.7 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 41.7 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM MST | 2,700 | 5.92 | 41.9 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM MST | 2,640 | 5.87 | 41.9 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.1 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 42.1 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM MST | 2,640 | 5.87 | 42.1 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM MST | 2,620 | 5.85 | 42.3 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.3 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM MST | 2,700 | 5.92 | 42.4 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM MST | 2,690 | 5.91 | 42.6 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 42.6 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.8 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 42.8 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM MST | 2,640 | 5.87 | 42.8 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM MST | 2,620 | 5.85 | 43 | 845–2,550 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 43 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 43 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.8 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.8 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM MST | 2,640 | 5.87 | 42.8 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM MST | 2,710 | 5.93 | 42.8 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM MST | 2,670 | 5.9 | 42.6 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.4 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM MST | 2,620 | 5.85 | 42.4 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 42.3 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 42.1 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 42.3 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 42.3 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM MST | 2,640 | 5.87 | 42.1 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM MST | 2,620 | 5.85 | 41.9 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM MST | 2,640 | 5.87 | 41.9 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 41.9 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM MST | 2,650 | 5.88 | 41.7 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 41.9 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 41.9 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM MST | 2,660 | 5.89 | 41.7 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM MST | 2,620 | 5.85 | 41.9 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MST | 2,640 | 5.87 | 41.9 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MDT | 2,620 | 5.85 | 41.9 | 702–2,640 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM MDT | 2,670 | 5.9 | 41.7 | 702–2,640 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM MDT | 2,640 | 5.87 | 41.7 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM MDT | 2,650 | 5.88 | 41.7 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM MDT | 2,660 | 5.89 | 41.9 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM MDT | 2,670 | 5.9 | 41.9 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM MDT | 2,640 | 5.87 | 41.9 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM MDT | 2,640 | 5.87 | 42.3 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM MDT | 2,660 | 5.89 | 42.4 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM MDT | 2,670 | 5.9 | 42.4 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM MDT | 2,670 | 5.9 | 42.6 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM MDT | 2,640 | 5.87 | 42.6 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM MDT | 2,610 | 5.84 | 42.8 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM MDT | 2,600 | 5.83 | 42.8 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM MDT | 2,580 | 5.82 | 42.6 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 42.8 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM MDT | 2,620 | 5.85 | 42.8 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM MDT | 2,600 | 5.83 | 42.6 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM MDT | 2,620 | 5.85 | 42.6 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM MDT | 2,600 | 5.83 | 42.4 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 42.1 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 41.9 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM MDT | 2,530 | 5.78 | 41.9 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM MDT | 2,530 | 5.78 | 41.9 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 41.9 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM MDT | 2,560 | 5.8 | 42.1 | 674–2,680 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM MDT | 2,560 | 5.8 | 42.1 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM MDT | 2,580 | 5.82 | 42.3 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 42.3 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM MDT | 2,550 | 5.79 | 42.3 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM MDT | 2,550 | 5.79 | 42.3 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM MDT | 2,600 | 5.83 | 42.4 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 42.6 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM MDT | 2,550 | 5.79 | 42.8 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM MDT | 2,600 | 5.83 | 42.8 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 42.8 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM MDT | 2,550 | 5.79 | 42.8 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 43 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM MDT | 2,580 | 5.82 | 43 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM MDT | 2,560 | 5.8 | 43 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM MDT | 2,550 | 5.79 | 43.2 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 43.2 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM MDT | 2,560 | 5.8 | 43.2 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 43.2 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 43.3 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM MDT | 2,560 | 5.8 | 43.3 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM MDT | 2,570 | 5.81 | 43.3 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM MDT | 2,560 | 5.8 | 43.3 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM MDT | 2,560 | 5.8 | 43.2 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM MDT | 2,580 | 5.82 | 43.2 | 713–2,720 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM MDT | 2,580 | 5.82 | 43.2 | 828–2,810 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM MDT | 2,560 | 5.8 | 43.2 | 828–2,810 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM MDT | 2,560 | 5.8 | 43.2 | 828–2,810 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT | 2,580 | 5.82 | 42.8 | 828–2,810 |
Water temperature, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST; ranging 41.7 to 43.9 °F; latest 43.5 °F.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Water temperature (°F) |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST | 43.7 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST | 43.2 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST | 43 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST | 43.2 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST | 43.3 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM MST | 43.3 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM MST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM MST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM MST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM MST | 43.9 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM MST | 43.7 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM MST | 43.5 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM MST | 43.3 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM MST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM MST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM MST | 43 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM MST | 42.8 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM MST | 42.6 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM MST | 42.4 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM MST | 42.3 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM MST | 42.1 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM MST | 41.7 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MST | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MDT | 41.9 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM MDT | 41.7 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM MDT | 41.7 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM MDT | 41.7 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM MDT | 41.9 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM MDT | 41.9 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM MDT | 41.9 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM MDT | 42.4 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM MDT | 42.4 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM MDT | 42.6 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM MDT | 42.6 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM MDT | 42.8 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM MDT | 42.8 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM MDT | 42.6 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM MDT | 42.8 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM MDT | 42.8 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM MDT | 42.6 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM MDT | 42.6 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM MDT | 42.4 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM MDT | 41.9 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM MDT | 41.9 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM MDT | 41.9 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM MDT | 41.9 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM MDT | 42.1 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM MDT | 42.3 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM MDT | 42.4 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM MDT | 42.6 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM MDT | 42.8 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM MDT | 42.8 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM MDT | 42.8 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM MDT | 42.8 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM MDT | 43 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM MDT | 43 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM MDT | 43 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM MDT | 43.3 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM MDT | 43.3 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM MDT | 43.3 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM MDT | 43.3 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM MDT | 43.2 |
| Oct 29, 8:45 PM MDT | 42.8 |
Map of USGS gauge 12362500 and the river around it
Where S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT sits and our water's map point.
Under Montana FWP's 68°F line. Water 43.5°F now; the highest in the last 24 hours was 43.7°F. Montana FWP cites a study in which trout “caught and released from water with a temperature above 68 degrees F were far more likely to perish than those taken from cooler water.” Water warms through the day: “Fish in the cool morning hours.”
“Giving a hoot”, Montana Outdoors (July–August 2024) (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks)Normal for Nov 5: 737–2,580 ft³/s (middle half of 102 years of record). Now: 2,660 ft³/s, above normal.
Above normal for this date. 2,660 ft³/s is between the 75th and 90th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 102 years of record (1912–2025): 10th 408, 25th 737, median 1,790, 75th 2,580, 90th 7,040 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 157 ft³/s, highest 10,500 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (+0.4% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
This gauge is on our page for South Fork Flathead River, but no agency page we read lists its species.
Cold water. Water 43.5°F. NWS: “Cold shock can be just as severe and dangerous from water temperatures of 50-60°F (10-15°C) as it is from water at 35°F (2°C).” “Always wear a life jacket in and around the water.”
Cold Water Hazards and Safety (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
NWS observed 5.88 ft stage, 2,650 ft³/s at Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST (NWS gauge SFCM8; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS has not set flood categories for this gauge.
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 8:42 AM MST. Highest point: 5.89 ft, 2,660 ft³/s on Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST.
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 5.89 ft | 2,660 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 5.89 ft | 2,660 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 5.88 ft | 2,650 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 5.87 ft | 2,640 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 5.83 ft | 2,590 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 5.79 ft | 2,550 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 5.75 ft | 2,500 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 5.7 ft | 2,440 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 5.66 ft | 2,400 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 5.66 ft | 2,400 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 8:18 PM MST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.