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SwedenMissouri River near Landusky MT water level
River gauge, Missouri River, Montana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 5,300 cfs
- Water temperature
- 50 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Missouri River near Landusky MT reads 13.39 ft, a normal level.
It is 13.61 ft below the flood stage of 27.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 13.61 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 13.29 ft and 13.61 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 50 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 34.17 ftMarch 25, 1978
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 27.00 ft, still 13.61 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 36.50 ft
- March 2019...At 36 to 37 feet...the James Kipp Recreation is under 4 to 5 feet of water. Low spots could be deeper. Main cause was an ice jam. Gauge was damaged and moved to higher ground after this incident.
- 29.00 ft
- March 2019...At 29 Feet, James Kipp Recreation area starts taking on water. Boat ramps are under water. Snowmelt was the main cause.
- 27.00 ft
- June 2018 - Estimated that James Kipp Campground area begins to flood.
- 25.40 ft
- June 2018 - Boat ramp at James Kipp Campground is under water
- 13.39 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 | 34.17 ft | March 25, 1978 |
| 2 | 32.35 ft | June 11, 2011 |
| 3 | 32.17 ft | March 10, 2014 |
| 4 | 29.80 ft | March 13, 1996 |
| 5 | 29.03 ft | June 23, 1975 |
| 6 | 28.54 ft | February 26, 1986 |
| 7 | 27.92 ft | June 3, 2013 |
| 8 | 27.84 ft | March 9, 1979 |
| 9 | 27.64 ft | May 25, 1981 |
| 10 | 27.12 ft | June 17, 1997 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Missouri River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Cascade MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3,340 cfs | Low | −90.0 cfs | 143 mi |
| Missouri River near Ulm MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.02 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 127 mi |
| Missouri River near Great Falls MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 4,190 cfs | Low | +40.0 cfs | 111 mi |
| Missouri River at Fort Benton MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 2.02 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 93 mi |
| Missouri River at Virgelle MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.03 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 77 mi |
| Missouri River near Wolf Point MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 10.96 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 149 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Peoples Creek near HaysRiver gauge, Little Peoples Creek | 1.7 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Lodge Pole Creek at Lodge PoleRiver gauge, Lodge Pole Creek | 1.74 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| Peoples Creek near Hays MTRiver gauge, Peoples Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 41 mi |
| Big Spring Cr at R&B Trading Post near Lewistown MTRiver gauge, Big Spring Cr | 152 cfs | Normal | −2.0 cfs | 52 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Missouri River near Landusky MT?
The official flood stage is 27.00 ft. The level is currently 13.61 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 Missouri River near Landusky MT today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 PM MDT, the water level was 13.39 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Missouri River near Landusky MT rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Missouri River near Landusky MT normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Missouri River near Landusky MT?
The highest level on record is 34.17 ft on March 25, 1978.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06115200(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.63143, -108.68774(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 | 13.39 ft | 2026-10-21 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5,300 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 50 °F | 2026-10-21 04:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Missouri River near Landusky MT (usgs:06115200). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/missouri-river-near-landusky-mt
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