Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Cr MT water level
River gauge, Missouri River, Montana, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 3,020 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Cr MT is 3.07 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.03 ft and 3.10 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.70 ftJune 8, 1948
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.70 ft | June 8, 1948 |
| 2 | 10.04 ft | June 19, 1964 |
| 3 | 9.75 ft | June 12, 1947 |
| 4 | 9.48 ft | June 2, 1956 |
| 5 | 9.46 ft | June 13, 1981 |
| 6 | 9.35 ft | June 14, 1997 |
| 7 | 9.13 ft | July 6, 1975 |
| 8 | 9.07 ft | July 2, 2011 |
| 9 | 8.90 ft | June 9, 1952 |
| 10 | 8.72 ft | June 26, 1984 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Missouri River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Toston MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 4.13 ft | Below flood stage | 65 mi | |
| Missouri River below Hauser Dam near Helena MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.51 ft | No reference yet | 17 mi | |
| Missouri River at Cascade MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 6.66 ft | No reference yet | 24 mi | |
| Missouri River near Ulm MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.00 ft | Below flood stage | 42 mi | |
| Missouri River near Great Falls MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.03 ft | No reference yet | 60 mi | |
| Missouri River at Fort Benton MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 2.03 ft | Below flood stage | 85 mi | |
| Missouri River at Virgelle MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.09 ft | Below flood stage | 107 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn River near Craig MTRiver gauge, Dearborn River | 3.43 ft | Below flood stage | 15 mi | |
| Helena Valley ReservoirReservoir | 3,817.77 ft | Very high | 25 mi | |
| Tenmile Creek near Helena MTRiver gauge, Tenmile Creek | 2.38 ft | Below flood stage | 27 mi | |
| Canyon Ferry Lake Dam Powerplant and Helena Valley Pumping PlantReservoir | 3,784.54 ft | Normal | 27 mi | |
| Sun River at Simms MTRiver gauge, Sun River | 2.88 ft | Below flood stage | 35 mi | |
| Willow Creek ReservoirReservoir | 4,128.86 ft | Normal | 43 mi | |
| Sun River near Vaughn MTRiver gauge, Sun River | 2.48 ft | Below flood stage | 44 mi | |
| Muddy Creek at Vaughn MTRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 3.36 ft | Below flood stage | 45 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the record level at Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Cr MT?
The highest reading on record is 11.70 ft (June 8, 1948).
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.
How often is Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Cr MT updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 03:45 PM MDT.
What is the water level of Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Cr MT today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 03:45 PM MDT, the water level was 3.07 ft. No reference yet.
Is the level of Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Cr MT normal?
Latest reading. The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Cr MT?
The highest level on record is 11.70 ft on June 8, 1948.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06066500(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.99474, -112.01067(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 stage | 3.07 ft | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
Flow discharge | 3,020 cfs | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
Water temperature temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Cr MT (usgs:06066500). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/missouri-river-below-holter-dam-near-wolf-cr-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