River conditions near Great Falls, MT
3 river gauges within 75 miles of Great Falls; 3 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Smith River near Eden, about 22 miles away.
Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
| Gauge | Distance | Flow | Status | Vs. normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith River near Eden, MT | 22 mi | 149 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 58th |
| Missouri River at Fort Benton, MT | 37 mi | 4,690 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 39th |
| Missouri River below Holter Dam, near Wolf Creek, MT | 48 mi | 3,150 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 16th |
Distances are straight-line miles from the city's point in the U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer to the USGS gauge coordinates. They are not driving distances, and a gauge can be on a river reach that is far from the road or access you would use. Showing up to 12 gauges within 75 miles, nearest first.
Percentiles compare today's flow with that gauge's own history for the date. How to read a status.
Data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Readings are provisional and subject to revision. Flowcast statuses are automated comparisons with each gauge's own history, not safety ratings or fishing reports. Check local conditions, weather, regulations and closures before you go. Rivers can change quickly.