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SwedenBig Sandy Cr above Spring Coulee, near Laredo water level
River gauge, Big Sandy Cr, Montana, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 18.5 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Big Sandy Cr above Spring Coulee, near Laredo: the latest reading is 3.17 ft, above normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.17 ft – 3.28 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Creek near Havre MTRiver gauge, Big Sandy Creek | 2.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Fresno ReservoirReservoir | 2,566.89 ft | High | 11 mi | |
| Boxelder Creek at Box ElderRiver gauge, Boxelder Creek | 5.7 cfs | High | +0.2 cfs | 11 mi |
| Boxelder Creek near Rocky BoyRiver gauge, Boxelder Creek | 8.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Milk River at Havre MTRiver gauge, Milk River | 0.29 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Clear Creek near Chinook MTRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 3.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Battle Creek near Chinook MTRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 1.28 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 34 mi |
| Missouri River at Virgelle MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 35 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 Sandy Cr above Spring Coulee, near Laredo today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 PM MDT, the water level was 3.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Big Sandy Cr above Spring Coulee, near Laredo rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Big Sandy Cr above Spring Coulee, near Laredo normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:06138580(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.45269, -109.92083(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 | 3.17 ft | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 18.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Big Sandy Cr above Spring Coulee, near Laredo (usgs:06138580). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/big-sandy-cr-above-spring-coulee-near-laredo
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