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SwedenMissouri River near Wolf Point MT water level
River gauge, Missouri River, Montana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 7,300 cfs
- Water temperature
- 51 °F
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
The gauge at Missouri River near Wolf Point MT reads 10.84 ft, a normal level.
It is 12.16 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft.
Over the past 30 days it has moved between 10.84 ft and 10.93 ft.
Early fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 51 °F.
Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.64 ftMarch 27, 1960
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 23.00 ft, still 12.16 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
- Lewis and Clark Park on the north bank of the river begins to flood
- 10.84 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 | 25.64 ft | March 27, 1960 |
| 2 | 24.91 ft | April 7, 1952 |
| 3 | 24.82 ft | May 23, 1932 |
| 4 | 24.77 ft | June 14, 2011 |
| 5 | 24.64 ft | March 11, 1936 |
| 6 | 24.40 ft | March 25, 1939 |
| 7 | 24.25 ft | March 29, 1943 |
| 8 | 23.70 ft | March 29, 2019 |
| 9 | 23.00 ft | March 12, 1938 |
| 10 | 22.98 ft | December 21, 1978 |
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 near Landusky MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.56 ft | Below flood stage | 149 mi | |
| Missouri River near Culbertson MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.43 ft | Below flood stage | 49 mi | |
| Missouri River near WillistonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.02 ft | Normal | +0.11 ft | 84 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar River near Poplar MTRiver gauge, Poplar River | 7.19 ft | Below flood stage | 16 mi | |
| Missouri R at E Frazer Pump Plant near Frazer MTRiver gauge, Missouri R | 41.60 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Missouri R at W Frazer Pump Plant near Frazer MTRiver gauge, Missouri R | 8.02 ft | No reference yet | +0.03 ft | 27 mi |
| Poplar R above W Fk Poplar R, near BredetteRiver gauge, Poplar R | 26.97 ft | No reference yet | 36 mi | |
| Milk River at Nashua MTRiver gauge, Milk River | 1.97 ft | Below flood stage | 39 mi | |
| Nelson Creek near Van Norman MTRiver gauge, Nelson Creek | 0.3 cfs | High | 47 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Missouri River near Wolf Point MT?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The river is currently 12.16 ft below it.
How high and low has the Missouri River near Wolf Point MT been?
The highest reading on record is 25.64 ft (March 27, 1960).
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 near Wolf Point MT updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT.
What is the water level of Missouri River near Wolf Point MT today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT, the water level was 10.84 ft. Normal.
Is the level of Missouri River near Wolf Point MT normal?
Below flood stage. Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Missouri River near Wolf Point MT?
The highest level on record is 25.64 ft on March 27, 1960.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06177000(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.06733, -105.53310(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 | 10.84 ft | 2026-10-16 21:00 | Provisional |
Flow discharge | 7,300 cfs | 2026-10-16 21:00 | Provisional |
Water temperature temperature | 51 °F | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Missouri River near Wolf Point MT (usgs:06177000). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/missouri-river-near-wolf-point-mt
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer