NOTE: Gauge reading may be affected by ice during freezing weather from November to April.
NOTE:
Forecasts are not available for the Jefferson River near Twin Bridges. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
12
Moderate Flood Stage:
11
Flood Stage:
10
Action Stage:
9
Historical Crests (1) 12.60 ft on 06/08/1995 (2) 12.42 ft on 06/09/1997 (3) 12.00 ft on 06/11/1996 (4) 11.25 ft on 12/14/2000 (5) 10.35 ft on 01/07/1999 Show More Historical Crests
NOTE: Gauge reading may be affected by ice during freezing weather from November to April.
NOTE:
Forecasts for the Jefferson River near Three Forks are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
9
Moderate Flood Stage:
8.5
Flood Stage:
8
Action Stage:
7
Historical Crests (1) 16.40 ft on 03/02/2011 (2) 9.88 ft on 01/03/1997 (3) 9.39 ft on 12/10/1980 (4) 9.20 ft on 06/11/1997 (5) 9.00 ft on 06/09/1995 Show More Historical Crests
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