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Judith River near mouth, near Winifred MT water level

River gauge, Judith River, Montana, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

5.13ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
352 cfs
5 8 10 13 Highest onrecord 13.02 ft

History

History
5.145.165.18ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 215.145.165.18ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
Water level

What this means

The Judith River near mouth, near Winifred MT is at 5.13 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.13 ft and 5.19 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

Key numbers

Highest on record
13.02 ftMarch 24, 2019

Floating and fishing near Judith River near mouth, near Winifred MT

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft
March 2019...At 13 feet expect a significant rise in the Missouri River by the time the water arrives at Landusky.
5.13 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
113.02 ftMarch 24, 2019
211.00 ftMarch 13, 2003
310.46 ftMay 26, 2011
410.01 ftMay 25, 2011
59.06 ftMarch 14, 2003
68.51 ftMarch 1, 2006
78.00 ftNovember 17, 2000
87.45 ftMarch 3, 2008
97.21 ftMarch 2, 2010
107.03 ftApril 29, 2012

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 06:21 PM Daylight 10 hr, 34 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on the Judith River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Judith River above Carr Creek near Utica MTRiver gauge, Judith River 6.9 cfs Very low ±0 57 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
West Fork Beaver Creek near Rocky BoyRiver gauge, West Fork Beaver Creek 2.57 ft No reference yet ±0 35 mi
Beaver Creek above Elk Creek, near Rocky BoyRiver gauge, Beaver Creek 9.31 ft No reference yet −0.01 ft 36 mi
Missouri River at Virgelle MTRiver gauge, Missouri River 3.03 ft Below flood stage +0.03 ft 37 mi
Beaver Cr at Reservoir Bndry near Rocky Boy MTRiver gauge, Beaver Cr 2.11 ft No reference yet ±0 39 mi
Big Spring Cr at R&B Trading Post near Lewistown MTRiver gauge, Big Spring Cr 148 cfs Low −8.0 cfs 41 mi
Teton River at Loma MTRiver gauge, Teton River 2.20 ft No reference yet +0.02 ft 44 mi
Peoples Creek near ClevelandRiver gauge, Peoples Creek 3.77 ft No reference yet ±0 55 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 Judith River near mouth, near Winifred MT today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM MDT, the water level was 5.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Judith River near mouth, near Winifred MT rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Judith River near mouth, near Winifred MT normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Judith River near mouth, near Winifred MT?

The highest level on record is 13.02 ft on March 24, 2019.

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:06114700 (Agency page)
Coordinates
47.66516, -109.65201 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.13 ft 2026-10-21 04:15 Provisional
Flow 352 cfs 2026-10-21 04:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Judith River near mouth, near Winifred MT (usgs:06114700). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/judith-river-near-mouth-near-winifred-mt

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.