Missouri River North 5 at Nohly water level
River gauge, Missouri River North 5, Montana, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Missouri River North 5 at Nohly reads 63.88 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 63.37 ft, based on 38 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.51 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 62.38 ft, a difference of +1.50 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 63.80 ft and 64.05 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 63.37 ft0.51 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 60.88 ft – 65.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 62.38 ft+1.50 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 63.80 ft – 64.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 62.06 ft – 66.56 ft
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.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River North 4 near NohlyRiver gauge, Missouri River North 4 | 10.73 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Missouri River North 5A at BufordRiver gauge, Missouri River North 5A | 7.28 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Yellowstone River North 2 near CartwrightRiver gauge, Yellowstone River North 2 | 62.91 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Yellowstone River North 1 near FairviewRiver gauge, Yellowstone River North 1 | 8.79 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| Missouri River near WillistonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.12 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 19 mi |
| Missouri River near Culbertson MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 19 mi |
| Yellowstone River near Sidney MTRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | 2.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 23 mi |
| Missouri River North 9 at WillistonRiver gauge, Missouri River North 9 | 22.54 ft | Normal | −0.70 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Missouri River North 5 at Nohly higher than last year?
Yes, it is 1.50 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 62.38 ft.
What is a normal level for the Missouri River North 5 at Nohly in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 63.37 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 60.88 ft and 65.20 ft, based on 38 years of records.
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 North 5 at Nohly today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM MDT, the water level was 63.88 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Missouri River North 5 at Nohly rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Missouri River North 5 at Nohly normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 38 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06185650(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.00278, -104.09167(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 | 63.88 ft | 2026-10-19 20:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Missouri River North 5 at Nohly (usgs:06185650). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/missouri-river-north-5-at-nohly
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