River conditions near Helena, MT
4 river gauges within 75 miles of Helena; 4 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Missouri River below Holter Dam, near Wolf Creek, about 28 miles away.
Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
| Gauge | Distance | Flow | Status | Vs. normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River below Holter Dam, near Wolf Creek, MT | 28 mi | 3,150 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 16th |
| Missouri River at Toston, MT | 42 mi | 3,720 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 32nd |
| Smith River near Eden, MT | 51 mi | 149 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 58th |
| Gallatin River at Logan, MT | 56 mi | 756 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 49th |
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.