Battle Creek near Chinook MT water level

Name: Battle Creek near Chinook MT water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Battle Creek, Montana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.29ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM MDT (59 min ago)

Flow: 7.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Battle Creek near Chinook MT, where the gauge shows 1.29 ft.

It is 8.71 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.26 ft – 1.32 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: 22.91 ftSeptember 26, 1986

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: At 12 Feet...flooding usually is occurring over northern/central Blaine County along Battle Creek. Runoff from Cypress Hills in southern Canada could be the source of the water. Empty grain bins could be washed away. (March 2017)
1.29 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	22.91 ft	September 26, 1986
2	16.63 ft	June 8, 1906
3	16.50 ft	March 31, 1918
4	15.38 ft	April 6, 1952
5	13.10 ft	April 10, 1917
6	13.00 ft	June 21, 2009
7	13.00 ft	April 8, 1912
8	13.00 ft	June 21, 1909
9	12.97 ft	April 12, 2011
10	12.86 ft	April 16, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:19 PM Daylight 10 hr, 34 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clear Creek near Chinook MTRiver gauge, Clear Creek	3.35 ft	Below flood stage	+0.09 ft	9 mi
Milk River at Havre MTRiver gauge, Milk River	0.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	22 mi
Milk River near Harlem MTRiver gauge, Milk River	2.18 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	24 mi
Lyons Creek at International BoundaryRiver gauge, Lyons Creek	9.90 m	High	±0	40 km
Battle Creek at International BoundaryRiver gauge, Battle Creek	1.16 m	Normal	±0	42 km
Big Sandy Creek near Havre MTRiver gauge, Big Sandy Creek	2.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	29 mi
Fresno ReservoirReservoir	2,566.90 ft	High		33 mi
Lodge Creek below McRae Creek at International BoundaryRiver gauge, Lodge Creek	0.29 m	Low	±0	53 km

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Battle Creek near Chinook MT?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.71 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 Battle Creek near Chinook MT today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM MDT, the water level was 1.29 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Battle Creek near Chinook MT rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Battle Creek near Chinook MT normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Battle Creek near Chinook MT?

The highest level on record is 22.91 ft on September 26, 1986.

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:06151500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 48.64949, -109.23169 (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	1.29 ft	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional
Flow	7.5 cfs	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Battle Creek near Chinook MT (usgs:06151500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/battle-creek-near-chinook-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