Clark Fork River below Missoula

Last updated: Jul 15, 2025, 12:52 PM UTC
Wind Advisory

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 13 - Flooding to low lying areas adjacent to the river is likely. Flood prone areas include Target Range and the Orchard Homes neighborhoods.
  • 11.5 - Numerous homes along the west end of Harpers Road are surrounded with surface water and ground water. Harpers Road adjacent to the Clark Fork River is flooded and impassable. Flood waters are also threatening Malards Way.
  • 11 - Flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river is possible just west of Missoula to Frenchtown.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 46.8692, -114.126
RFC NWRFC
State MT
WFO MSO
County Missoula
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 12353000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 8.73 ft on 06-06-2021
2. 10.34 ft on 05-21-2020
3. 12.14 ft on 05-11-2018
4. 11.33 ft on 06-09-2011
5. 10.24 ft on 06-01-2003

Historic Crests

1. 12.14 ft on 05-11-2018
2. 12.10 ft on 05-18-1997
3. 12.08 ft on 05-23-1948
4. 11.71 ft on 06-03-1972
5. 11.67 ft on 06-21-1975

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Missoula
6633 Aviation Way
Missoula, MT 59808
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