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SwedenLost Creek near Anaconda MT water level
River gauge, Lost Creek, Montana, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 5.8 cfs
History
What this means
Lost Creek near Anaconda MT is at 2.67 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 2.56 ft and 2.80 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
Floating and fishing near Lost Creek near Anaconda MT
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Lost Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Creek near GalenRiver gauge, Lost Creek | 13.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Creek near Anaconda MTRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek | 56.4 cfs | Low | ±0 | 2.0 mi |
| Mill Creek at OpportunityRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 5.7 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 4.6 mi |
| Warm Springs Creek at Warm Springs MTRiver gauge, Warm Springs Creek | 46.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.4 mi |
| Willow Creek at OpportunityRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 4.0 cfs | Very low | −0.3 cfs | 5.5 mi |
| Mill Creek near AnacondaRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 11.0 cfs | Low | −0.5 cfs | 5.5 mi |
| Silver Bow Creek at Warm Springs MTRiver gauge, Silver Bow Creek | 32.1 cfs | Low | −1.6 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| Silver Bow Creek at Opportunity MTRiver gauge, Silver Bow Creek | 27.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 5.6 mi |
| Willow Creek near AnacondaRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 2.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 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 Lost Creek near Anaconda MT today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lost Creek near Anaconda MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Lost Creek near Anaconda MT normal?
Normal for mid-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:12323840(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.16132, -112.89380(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 | 2.67 ft | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lost Creek near Anaconda MT (usgs:12323840). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/lost-creek-near-anaconda-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.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer