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SwedenBoxelder Creek near Rocky Boy water level
River gauge, Boxelder Creek, Montana, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.0 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Boxelder Creek near Rocky Boy, where the gauge shows 4.04 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.03 ft – 4.09 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Boxelder Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxelder Creek at Box ElderRiver gauge, Boxelder Creek | 5.8 cfs | High | +0.2 cfs | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Cr above Spring Coulee, near LaredoRiver gauge, Big Sandy Cr | 19.0 cfs | High | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Big Sandy Creek near Havre MTRiver gauge, Big Sandy Creek | 2.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Milk River at Havre MTRiver gauge, Milk River | 0.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Fresno ReservoirReservoir | 2,566.90 ft | High | 22 mi | |
| Clear Creek near Chinook MTRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 28 mi |
| Missouri River at Virgelle MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.03 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 28 mi |
| Battle Creek near Chinook MTRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 1.30 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 37 mi |
| Marias River near Loma MTRiver gauge, Marias River | 490 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Boxelder Creek near Rocky Boy today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:00 AM MDT, the water level was 4.04 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Boxelder Creek near Rocky Boy rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Boxelder Creek near Rocky Boy normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06137570(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.29883, -109.83542(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.04 ft | 2026-10-21 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 07:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Boxelder Creek near Rocky Boy (usgs:06137570). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/boxelder-creek-near-rocky-boy
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer