Belt Creek near Monarch MT water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.20ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM MDT (43 min ago)

Flow: 42.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Belt Creek near Monarch MT is at 2.20 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.30 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.18 ft and 2.22 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: 7.74 ftJune 9, 1964

Floating and fishing near Belt Creek near Monarch MT

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 6.50 ft, 4.30 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Water rising on both sides of the town of Belt.
6.80 ft: At 6.8 Feet, Belt Creek flooding impacts continue to increase. Some livestock could get cut off. Sluice Boxes State Park parking lot begins to flood. Flood warning recommended - May 2023
6.50 ft: At 6.5 Feet, Belt Creek continues to overflow and minor flooding increases near homes close to the river, with some having access cut off. Flood advisory recommended - May 2023
5.50 ft: Water started to rise into yards along Belt Creek.
2.20 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.74 ft	June 9, 1964
2	7.02 ft	May 6, 2023
3	6.80 ft	June 3, 2013
4	6.79 ft	May 17, 2023
5	6.49 ft	June 5, 1970
6	6.20 ft	June 19, 1975
7	6.12 ft	May 30, 1967
8	6.11 ft	May 27, 1974
9	5.76 ft	June 17, 1965
10	5.74 ft	June 3, 1968

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:51 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 10 hr, 36 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Smith River near Eden MTRiver gauge, Smith River	154 cfs	Normal	−3.0 cfs	21 mi
Missouri River near Ulm MTRiver gauge, Missouri River	3.02 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	26 mi
Missouri River near Great Falls MTRiver gauge, Missouri River	4,020 cfs	Low	−100.0 cfs	27 mi
Smith River below Eagle Cr near Fort Logan MTRiver gauge, Smith River	172 cfs	High	−14.0 cfs	29 mi
Smith River near Ft Logan MTRiver gauge, Smith River	139 cfs	High	−14.0 cfs	31 mi
Sun River near Vaughn MTRiver gauge, Sun River	2.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	35 mi
Missouri River at Cascade MTRiver gauge, Missouri River	3,360 cfs	Low	−70.0 cfs	36 mi
Muddy Creek at Vaughn MTRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	3.24 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	38 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Belt Creek near Monarch MT?

The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 4.30 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 Belt Creek near Monarch MT today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM MDT, the water level was 2.20 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Belt Creek near Monarch MT rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Belt Creek near Monarch MT normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Belt Creek near Monarch MT?

The highest level on record is 7.74 ft on June 9, 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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06090500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 47.20859, -110.93175 (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	2.20 ft	2026-10-21 06:15	Provisional
Flow	42.1 cfs	2026-10-21 06:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Belt Creek near Monarch MT (usgs:06090500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/belt-creek-near-monarch-mt

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