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SwedenBlackfoot R above Nevada Cr near Helmville MT water level
River gauge, Blackfoot R, Montana, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 181 cfs
History
What this means
The Blackfoot R above Nevada Cr near Helmville MT is at 3.82 ft, in the normal range for late October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.82 ft and 3.84 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
Floating and fishing near Blackfoot R above Nevada Cr near Helmville MT
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NF Blackfoot R above Dry Gulch near Ovando MTRiver gauge, NF Blackfoot R | 166 cfs | High | +3.0 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| Clark Fork near Drummond MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 3.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
| Flint Creek near Drummond MTRiver gauge, Flint Creek | 131 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Clark Fork at Goldcreek MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 282 cfs | Low | −4.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Little Blackfoot River near Garrison MTRiver gauge, Little Blackfoot River | 60.4 cfs | Low | −5.6 cfs | 30 mi |
| Clark Fork above Little Blackfoot R near Garrison MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 180 cfs | Low | −3.0 cfs | 30 mi |
| Boulder Creek at Maxville MTRiver gauge, Boulder Creek | 27.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Flint Creek at Maxville MTRiver gauge, Flint Creek | 60.4 cfs | Low | ±0 | 33 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 Blackfoot R above Nevada Cr near Helmville MT today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:45 AM MDT, the water level was 3.82 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Blackfoot R above Nevada Cr near Helmville MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Blackfoot R above Nevada Cr near Helmville MT normal?
Normal for late 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:12335100(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.91879, -113.01499(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 | 3.82 ft | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 181 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Blackfoot R above Nevada Cr near Helmville MT (usgs:12335100). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/blackfoot-r-above-nevada-cr-near-helmville-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