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SwedenTenmile Creek near Helena MT water level
River gauge, Tenmile Creek, Montana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 11.3 cfs
History
What this means
Tenmile Creek near Helena MT is at 2.47 ft, in the normal range.
It is 2.03 ft below the flood stage of 4.50 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.34 ft and 2.50 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.50 ftJune 20, 2018
Floating and fishing near Tenmile Creek near Helena MT
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 4.50 ft, 2.03 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 5.50 ft
- At 5.5 feet June 20 2018 - Flooding went out to Rossiter Elementary School. It took about 1 day for the water to get there. Parking lot on the north side of the school was filling with water. Some roads closed between Tenmile Creek and Sierra Road.
- 5.00 ft
- May 2018 - At 5.0 Feet, after several days of flooding, impacts increase around Sierra Road, (Over 2 miles away from Tenmile Creek.) Impacts increase significantly for each 0.1 inch of creek rise, as water runs downhill into the valley. Flooding as far north as 2 miles north of Sierra Rd on Montana Ave. Rainfall of 0.50 to 1.00 inches in the past 2 days as well. Pumps used by Rossiter School. Water transffered to trap club.
- 4.70 ft
- May 2018, At 4.7 feet flooding has spread out to Sierra Road. Sandbag the middle of Sierra Rd from MT Ave to I-15. Sandbag around Rossiter School. Flooding of Helena Campground and RV Park.
- 4.50 ft
- At 4.5 Feet - April 28 2018 - Flooding from Tenmile Creek starts to impact roads around Mill, Stadler, Edgerton Roads, McHugh Drive (1 mile north of creek). Some basements flood. Further east, water starts to come out of its bank near I-15. This was all from snowmelt - no rainfall. Temperature hit 85 degrees previous afternoon.
- 4.40 ft
- June 1 2018 - Water escaped in low lying areas along Tenmile Creek. Minor flooding around Mchugh, Mill, and Edgerton roads. Mostly from 1 inch of rain in the past day and some higher elevation snow melt as well.
- 4.00 ft
- Action Stage
- 3.90 ft
- April 2018 - Tenmile Creek came out of its bank at 3.9 feet on the west side of Helena at the Green Meadow Country Club.
- 2.47 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.50 ft | June 20, 2018 |
| 2 | 5.03 ft | May 11, 2018 |
| 3 | 4.68 ft | May 7, 2018 |
| 4 | 4.57 ft | June 9, 2023 |
| 5 | 4.56 ft | April 29, 2018 |
| 6 | 4.42 ft | June 1, 2018 |
| 7 | 4.14 ft | May 5, 2023 |
| 8 | 4.09 ft | March 13, 2002 |
| 9 | 3.93 ft | April 27, 2018 |
| 10 | 3.92 ft | June 20, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Tenmile Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenmile Creek near Rimini MTRiver gauge, Tenmile Creek | 3.0 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prickly Pear Creek near Clancy MTRiver gauge, Prickly Pear Creek | 21.3 cfs | Low | −0.5 cfs | 9 mi |
| Helena Valley ReservoirReservoir | 3,817.67 ft | Very high | 10 mi | |
| Missouri River below Hauser Dam near Helena MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 2,790 cfs | Low | −260.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Canyon Ferry Lake Dam Powerplant and Helena Valley Pumping PlantReservoir | 3,784.55 ft | Normal | 17 mi | |
| Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Cr MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 2,900 cfs | Very low | −80.0 cfs | 27 mi |
| Boulder River near BoulderRiver gauge, Boulder River | 35.0 cfs | Normal | −1.9 cfs | 27 mi |
| Little Prickly Pear Cr at Wolf Cr MTRiver gauge, Little Prickly Pear Cr | 48.9 cfs | Normal | −1.5 cfs | 28 mi |
| Clark Fork above Little Blackfoot R near Garrison MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 180 cfs | Low | −3.0 cfs | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Tenmile Creek near Helena MT?
The official flood stage is 4.50 ft. The level is currently 2.03 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 Tenmile Creek near Helena MT today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM MDT, the water level was 2.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tenmile Creek near Helena MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tenmile Creek near Helena MT normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tenmile Creek near Helena MT?
The highest level on record is 5.50 ft on June 20, 2018.
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:06063000(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.60501, -112.08826(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 | 2.47 ft | 2026-10-21 06:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 11.3 cfs | 2026-10-21 06:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tenmile Creek near Helena MT (usgs:06063000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/tenmile-creek-near-helena-mt
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