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SwedenBoulder River at Big Timber MT water level
River gauge, Boulder River, Montana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 108 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Boulder River at Big Timber MT, where the gauge shows 1.16 ft.
It is 6.84 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.14 ft – 1.19 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
- 9.00 ftJune 5, 1997
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 8.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 7.50 ft
- Minor flooding along the south bank.
- 1.16 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.00 ft | June 5, 1997 |
| 2 | 8.56 ft | June 13, 2022 |
| 3 | 8.33 ft | June 1, 2020 |
| 4 | 8.25 ft | July 8, 1975 |
| 5 | 8.04 ft | June 30, 2011 |
| 6 | 7.89 ft | July 5, 1975 |
| 7 | 7.87 ft | June 18, 1974 |
| 8 | 7.84 ft | May 28, 1956 |
| 9 | 7.71 ft | May 29, 2014 |
| 10 | 7.68 ft | June 15, 1959 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Boulder River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder River near BoulderRiver gauge, Boulder River | 34.1 cfs | Normal | +1.7 cfs | 107 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Boulder River below Dry Fork Cr near McleodRiver gauge, East Boulder River | 9.9 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Shields River near Livingston MTRiver gauge, Shields River | 1.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 27 mi |
| Stillwater River near AbsarokeeRiver gauge, Stillwater River | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Yellowstone River near LivingstonRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | −0.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 34 mi |
| Musselshell River above Mud Cr near Shawmut MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 2.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 41 mi |
| Musselshell River at Harlowton MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 3.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 41 mi |
| W Rosebud Cr at Emerald Lake Campground near RoscoeRiver gauge, W Rosebud Cr | 94.4 cfs | Normal | −7.6 cfs | 42 mi |
| West Rosebud Creek near Roscoe MTRiver gauge, West Rosebud Creek | 89.6 cfs | Normal | +2.1 cfs | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Boulder River at Big Timber MT?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.84 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 Boulder River at Big Timber MT today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:00 AM MDT, the water level was 1.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Boulder River at Big Timber MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Boulder River at Big Timber MT normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Boulder River at Big Timber MT?
The highest level on record is 9.00 ft on June 5, 1997.
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:06200000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.83379, -109.93871(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.16 ft | 2026-10-18 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 108 cfs | 2026-10-18 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Boulder River at Big Timber MT (usgs:06200000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/boulder-river-at-big-timber-mt
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer