North Fork Flathead River near Columbia Falls

Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 7:37 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 48.4956, -114.127
RFC NWRFC
State MT
WFO MSO
County Flathead
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 12355500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.16 ft on 06-12-2022
2. 8.46 ft on 06-04-2021
3. 10.55 ft on 06-01-2020
4. 10.21 ft on 05-09-2018
5. 11.90 ft on 05-18-1997

Historic Crests

1. 18.60 ft on 06-09-1964
2. 17.03 ft on 06-07-1995
3. 12.58 ft on 06-18-1974
4. 12.25 ft on 05-21-1954
5. 12.00 ft on 06-02-1972

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 3164.59 ft
moderate Flooding 3162.59 ft
minor Flooding 3158.59 ft
action 3158.09 ft
Latest Value 3149.04 ft
Gauge Zero 3145.59 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Missoula
6633 Aviation Way
Missoula, MT 59808
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