Big Hole River below Big Lake Creek at Wisdom

Last updated: Jul 23, 2025, 4:51 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 8 - Flood water reaching into northwest portions of Wisdom along Hwy 278, in vicinity of Pine and 1st St, and area on north side of intersections of 43 and 278, and 43 and Pine St.
  • 6.8 - 6.8 Feet - June 2020 - Snowmelt from previous day. Big Hole at Melrose rose into flood stage to 6.5 feet.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 45.6186, -113.457
RFC MBRFC
State MT
WFO TFX
County Beaverhead
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 06024450

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 6.82 ft on 06-18-2020
2. 5.35 ft on 04-28-2012
3. 6.20 ft on 06-10-2011
4. 6.66 ft on 06-17-2010
5. 5.76 ft on 04-23-2009

Historic Crests

1. 6.82 ft on 06-18-2020
2. 6.66 ft on 06-17-2010
3. 6.37 ft on 06-06-1995
4. 6.20 ft on 06-10-2011
5. 6.17 ft on 06-09-1997

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding N/A
action N/A
Latest Value 6041.99 ft
Gauge Zero 6040.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Gauge readings available seasonally. Data unavailable during winter months.

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WFO Information

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Great Falls
5324 Tri-Hill Frontage Rd
Great Falls, MT 59404-4933
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