Big Hole River at Maiden Rock near Divide MT water level

Name: Big Hole River at Maiden Rock near Divide MT water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Big Hole River, Montana, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.08ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 413 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The gauge at Big Hole River at Maiden Rock near Divide MT reads 3.08 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.08 ft and 3.13 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.95 ftJune 10, 2011

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.95 ft	June 10, 2011
2	7.68 ft	June 18, 2010
3	7.26 ft	May 25, 2009
4	7.18 ft	May 21, 2008
5	7.05 ft	May 30, 1999
6	6.64 ft	April 1, 2012
7	6.53 ft	June 3, 2002
8	6.24 ft	May 25, 1998
9	5.02 ft	June 6, 2001
10	5.00 ft	May 31, 2000

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:55 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 10 hr, 43 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Big Hole River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Hole River below Big Lake Cr at Wisdom MTRiver gauge, Big Hole River	61.9 cfs	Normal	−1.6 cfs	35 mi
Big Hole River below Mudd Cr near Wisdom MTRiver gauge, Big Hole River	171 cfs	Normal	−5.0 cfs	29 mi
Big Hole River near Melrose MTRiver gauge, Big Hole River	1.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	12 mi
Big Hole River near Glen MTRiver gauge, Big Hole River	470 cfs	Normal	−17.0 cfs	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Jefferson River near Twin BridgesRiver gauge, Jefferson River	3.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	21 mi
Big Hole R below Hamilton Ditch near Twin BridgesRiver gauge, Big Hole R	386 cfs	Normal	−9.0 cfs	21 mi
Silver Bow Cr below Blacktail Cr, at ButteRiver gauge, Silver Bow Cr	24.2 cfs	Normal	+2.6 cfs	22 mi
Blacktail Creek above Grove Gulch, at ButteRiver gauge, Blacktail Creek	4.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	22 mi
Silver Bow Creek at Montana Street, at ButteRiver gauge, Silver Bow Creek	6.1 cfs	Very low	±0	22 mi
Ruby River near Twin Bridges MTRiver gauge, Ruby River	158 cfs	Low	±0	24 mi
Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges MTRiver gauge, Beaverhead River	4.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	26 mi
Willow Creek near AnacondaRiver gauge, Willow Creek	2.1 cfs	Normal	±0	26 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 Big Hole River at Maiden Rock near Divide MT today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM MDT, the water level was 3.08 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Big Hole River at Maiden Rock near Divide MT rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Big Hole River at Maiden Rock near Divide MT normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Big Hole River at Maiden Rock near Divide MT?

The highest level on record is 7.95 ft on June 10, 2011.

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:06025250 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.70127, -112.73597 (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	3.08 ft	2026-10-20 17:45	Provisional
Flow	413 cfs	2026-10-20 17:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Big Hole River at Maiden Rock near Divide MT (usgs:06025250). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/big-hole-river-at-maiden-rock-near-divide-mt

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