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SwedenClark Fork at Deer Lodge MT water level
River gauge, Clark Fork, Montana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 174 cfs
- Water temperature
- 46 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.71 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:24 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MT reads 2.71 ft, a normal level.
It is 3.29 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.71 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.71 ft and 2.75 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 46 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.38 ftJune 22, 2018
- Forecast peak
- 2.75 ftSaturday, October 24 at 12:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 6.00 ft, still 3.29 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
- Water begins approaching some homes in Deerlodge. Flooding of Cottonwood Creek 1/4 mile downstream from Deerlodge is also possible.
- 2.71 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.38 ft | June 22, 2018 |
| 2 | 5.35 ft | May 23, 1981 |
| 3 | 5.20 ft | February 25, 1986 |
| 4 | 5.07 ft | June 14, 1997 |
| 5 | 5.02 ft | June 14, 2011 |
| 6 | 4.81 ft | June 14, 2017 |
| 7 | 4.75 ft | June 9, 2020 |
| 8 | 4.68 ft | June 17, 2010 |
| 9 | 4.67 ft | June 22, 1984 |
| 10 | 4.58 ft | May 26, 1980 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Clark Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Fork near Galen MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 85.2 cfs | Normal | +2.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Clark Fork above Little Blackfoot R near Garrison MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 183 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Clark Fork at Goldcreek MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 286 cfs | Low | −5.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Clark Fork near Drummond MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 3.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 35 mi |
| Clark Fork at Turah Bridge near Bonner MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 835 cfs | Normal | −13.0 cfs | 59 mi |
| Clark Fork above Missoula MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 2.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 65 mi |
| Clark Fork below Missoula MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 1.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 73 mi |
| Clark Fork at St. Regis MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 5.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 127 mi |
| Clark Fork near Plains MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 4.57 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 123 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Blackfoot River near Garrison MTRiver gauge, Little Blackfoot River | 66.0 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 9 mi |
| Lost Creek near GalenRiver gauge, Lost Creek | 13.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Warm Springs Creek at Warm Springs MTRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek | 47.0 cfs | Normal | +1.8 cfs | 15 mi |
| Silver Bow Creek at Warm Springs MTRiver gauge, Silver Bow Creek | 30.5 cfs | Low | +1.6 cfs | 15 mi |
| Lost Creek near Anaconda MTRiver gauge, Lost Creek | 6.0 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 18 mi |
| Warm Springs Creek near Anaconda MTRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek | 56.4 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Mill Creek at OpportunityRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 5.7 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MT?
The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 3.29 ft below it.
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 Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MT today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 AM MDT, the water level was 2.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MT normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MT?
The highest level on record is 5.38 ft on June 22, 2018.
Is Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MT expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.71 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12324200(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.39765, -112.74254(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 2.71 ft | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 174 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 46 °F | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MT (usgs:12324200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/clark-fork-at-deer-lodge-mt
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