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SwedenBeaverhead River at Dillon MT water level
River gauge, Beaverhead River, Montana, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 85.8 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Beaverhead River at Dillon MT: the gauge reads 3.38 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.38 ft – 3.53 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.63 ftJune 21, 1964
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.63 ft | June 21, 1964 |
| 2 | 6.24 ft | June 28, 1952 |
| 3 | 6.22 ft | April 1, 1969 |
| 4 | 5.50 ft | June 18, 1965 |
| 5 | 5.47 ft | June 29, 1971 |
| 6 | 5.27 ft | May 31, 1970 |
| 7 | 5.03 ft | October 5, 2011 |
| 8 | 4.97 ft | August 16, 2011 |
| 9 | 4.89 ft | June 10, 2011 |
| 10 | 4.86 ft | October 7, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Beaverhead River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverhead River at Barretts MTRiver gauge, Beaverhead River | 94.6 cfs | Very low | −4.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges MTRiver gauge, Beaverhead River | 4.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Beaverhead River at Twin BridgesRiver gauge, Beaverhead River | 2.94 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 27 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Hole River near Glen MTRiver gauge, Big Hole River | 495 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Clark Canyon ReservoirReservoir | 5,516.78 ft | Normal | 18 mi | |
| Big Hole River near Melrose MTRiver gauge, Big Hole River | 1.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Ruby River above reservoir near AlderRiver gauge, Ruby River | 103 cfs | Low | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Ruby River near Twin Bridges MTRiver gauge, Ruby River | 162 cfs | Low | +2.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Ruby River below reservoir near AlderRiver gauge, Ruby River | 52.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Big Hole R below Hamilton Ditch near Twin BridgesRiver gauge, Big Hole R | 400 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Jefferson River near Twin BridgesRiver gauge, Jefferson River | 3.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 32 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 Beaverhead River at Dillon MT today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:15 AM MDT, the water level was 3.38 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Beaverhead River at Dillon MT rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Beaverhead River at Dillon MT normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Beaverhead River at Dillon MT?
The highest level on record is 6.63 ft on June 21, 1964.
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:06017000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.21838, -112.65533(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 | 3.38 ft | 2026-10-18 11:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 85.8 cfs | 2026-10-18 11:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Beaverhead River at Dillon MT (usgs:06017000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/beaverhead-river-at-dillon-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