Smith River near Eden MT water level

Name: Smith River near Eden MT water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Smith River, Montana, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.05ft Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 PM MDT (23 min ago)

Flow: 157 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Smith River near Eden MT, where the gauge shows 3.05 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.88 ft – 3.06 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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 12.50 ftFebruary 4, 1963

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

What happens at each level

6.30 ft: May 18 2019 - Smith River - About 13 miles South Southeast of Ulm, the Smith River is coming out of its bank in low lying areas.
3.05 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.50 ft	February 4, 1963
2	12.50 ft	February 4, 1964
3	10.46 ft	June 4, 1953
4	10.20 ft	May 22, 1981
5	9.47 ft	January 21, 2012
6	8.77 ft	June 10, 2011
7	7.02 ft	March 13, 2007
8	7.02 ft	May 20, 2010
9	6.76 ft	June 15, 2008
10	6.35 ft	April 1, 1965

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 71° 42° – Wind 14 mph

20 Tue 58° 41° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 71° 46° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 75° 49° 0.01 in, 43% Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 57° 39° 0.74 in, 81% Wind 17 mph

24 Sat 48° 37° 0.14 in, 59% Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 61° 35° 0.07 in, 28% Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:52 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 10 hr, 39 min First quarter 65%

Map

Other gauges on the Smith River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Smith River near Ft Logan MTRiver gauge, Smith River	153 cfs	Very high	−6.0 cfs	29 mi
Smith River below Eagle Cr near Fort Logan MTRiver gauge, Smith River	186 cfs	Very high	−8.0 cfs	27 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Missouri River at Cascade MTRiver gauge, Missouri River	3,410 cfs	Normal	+20.0 cfs	16 mi
Missouri River near Ulm MTRiver gauge, Missouri River	2.99 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	17 mi
Belt Creek near Monarch MTRiver gauge, Belt Creek	2.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	21 mi
Sun River near Vaughn MTRiver gauge, Sun River	2.45 ft	Below flood stage	±0	24 mi
Muddy Creek at Vaughn MTRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	±0	27 mi
Missouri River near Great Falls MTRiver gauge, Missouri River	4,190 cfs	Low	+70.0 cfs	31 mi
Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Cr MTRiver gauge, Missouri River	2,980 cfs	Very low	+30.0 cfs	32 mi
Dearborn River near Craig MTRiver gauge, Dearborn River	3.46 ft	Below flood stage	±0	33 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 Smith River near Eden MT today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 PM MDT, the water level was 3.05 ft. Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Smith River near Eden MT rising or falling?

Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Smith River near Eden MT normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Smith River near Eden MT?

The highest level on record is 12.50 ft on February 4, 1963.

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:06077500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 47.18929, -111.38624 (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	3.05 ft	2026-10-20 04:45	Provisional
Flow	157 cfs	2026-10-20 04:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Smith River near Eden MT (usgs:06077500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/smith-river-near-eden-mt

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer