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SwedenTongue R below Brandenberg bridge near Ashland MT water level
River gauge, Tongue R, Montana, United States
Right now
Very low for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 98.9 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
What this means
At 2.47 ft, the Tongue R below Brandenberg bridge near Ashland MT is far below normal for late October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.42 ft and 2.53 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 56 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.65 ftJune 2, 2019
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.65 ft | June 2, 2019 |
| 2 | 11.49 ft | March 15, 2003 |
| 3 | 10.97 ft | June 11, 2007 |
| 4 | 10.64 ft | June 2, 2018 |
| 5 | 10.31 ft | June 4, 2014 |
| 6 | 10.26 ft | June 14, 2023 |
| 7 | 10.17 ft | June 7, 2015 |
| 8 | 9.96 ft | May 22, 1978 |
| 9 | 9.47 ft | May 21, 2017 |
| 10 | 8.85 ft | May 25, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Tongue R
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue R at Birney Day School Br near Birney MTRiver gauge, Tongue R | 0.96 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 32 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue River at AshlandRiver gauge, Tongue River | 99.1 cfs | Very low | +1.3 cfs | 17 mi |
| Rosebud C Bel Lame Deer C near Lame Deer MTRiver gauge, Rosebud C Bel Lame Deer C | 15.9 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 26 mi |
| Yellowstone River at Forsyth MTRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | 1.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 37 mi |
| Tongue River at Miles CityRiver gauge, Tongue River | 1.69 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 42 mi |
| Yellowstone River at Miles CityRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | 3.03 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 44 mi |
| Rosebud C at Reservation Bndry near Kirby MTRiver gauge, Rosebud C | 3.7 cfs | Normal | −0.7 cfs | 50 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 Tongue R below Brandenberg bridge near Ashland MT today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tongue R below Brandenberg bridge near Ashland MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tongue R below Brandenberg bridge near Ashland MT normal?
Very low for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tongue R below Brandenberg bridge near Ashland MT?
The highest level on record is 11.65 ft on June 2, 2019.
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:06307830(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.84039, -106.22343(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 | 2.47 ft | 2026-10-21 08:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 98.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Tongue R below Brandenberg bridge near Ashland MT (usgs:06307830). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/tongue-r-below-brandenberg-bridge-near-ashland-mt
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