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Missouri River & Tributaries (Montana) rivers rising or falling now

Of the 9 gauges in Missouri River & Tributaries (Montana), 0 are rising, 0 falling and 9 steady over the last 24 hours.

Updated Oct 28, 9:55 AM PDT · USGS data, provisional

River24 h changeTrendFlow nowStatus
Smith River near Eden, MT+8%● steady141 cfsFishable/Floatable
Marias River near Loma, MT+3%● steady510 cfsFishable/Floatable
Sun River near Vaughn, MT+2%● steady533 cfsUse caution
Judith River near mouth, near Winifred, MT+1%● steady373 cfsFishable/Floatable
Missouri River below Holter Dam, near Wolf Creek, MT+0.7%● steady2,860 cfsToo low
Missouri River at Toston, MT0%● steady4,190 cfsFishable/Floatable
Sun River at Simms, MT-2%● steady295 cfsUse caution
Marias River near Shelby, MT-3%● steady285 cfsFishable/Floatable
Missouri River at Fort Benton, MT-7%● steady4,690 cfsFishable/Floatable

How this is worked out: for each gauge Flowcast compares the latest USGS flow reading with the reading closest to 24 hours earlier (it must be within 3 hours of that time). A change of +10% or more is labelled rising, −10% or more falling, and anything in between steady. “n/a” means there was no current reading or no reading near 24 hours earlier. USGS readings are provisional. This describes the last 24 hours only; it is not a forecast, and dam releases can change flow on regulated rivers at any time.

Missouri River & Tributaries (Montana) river conditions · All regions rising or falling · 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.