Clark Fork near Drummond MT water level

Name: Clark Fork near Drummond MT water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Clark Fork, Montana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.11ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 AM MDT (38 min ago)

Flow: 534 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.31 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 06:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:22 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Clark Fork near Drummond MT reads 3.11 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.89 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.31 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 06:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.11 ft and 3.20 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 10.03 ftFebruary 9, 1996
Forecast peak: 3.31 ftSaturday, October 24 at 06:00 PM

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.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 8.00 ft, still 4.89 ft away.

What happens at each level

11.50 ft: Severe flooding affects homes in Drummond. Specifically the flooding threatens homes and roads in the southern section of Drummond.
10.00 ft: Flooding likely in low lying areas adjacent to the river channel. Drummond city park and rodeo grounds are also affected.
8.00 ft: Ranchland and a few out buildings are flooded between Drummond and Bearmouth.
3.11 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	10.03 ft	February 9, 1996
2	9.79 ft	June 11, 2011
3	8.76 ft	June 21, 2018
4	8.39 ft	June 14, 2017
5	7.71 ft	March 14, 2003
6	7.67 ft	June 18, 2010
7	7.55 ft	February 1, 1995
8	7.34 ft	June 27, 1998
9	7.01 ft	May 22, 2020
10	5.26 ft	June 17, 1993

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 71° 41° – Wind 14 mph

18 Sun 63° 42° – Wind 4 mph

19 Mon 71° 44° – Wind 5 mph

20 Tue 66° 44° – Wind 3 mph

21 Wed 68° 43° 0.02 in Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 67° 46° 0.03 in, 54% Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 52° 37° 0.41 in, 54% Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:57 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 10 hr, 43 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on Clark Fork

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clark Fork near Galen MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	83.2 cfs	Normal	±0	44 mi
Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	2.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	35 mi
Clark Fork above Little Blackfoot R near Garrison MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	185 cfs	Low	−5.0 cfs	29 mi
Clark Fork at Goldcreek MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	291 cfs	Low	−8.0 cfs	21 mi
Clark Fork at Turah Bridge near Bonner MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	848 cfs	Normal	−7.0 cfs	24 mi
Clark Fork above Missoula MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	2.65 ft	Below flood stage	±0	31 mi
Clark Fork below Missoula MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	1.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	39 mi
Clark Fork at St. Regis MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	5.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	92 mi
Clark Fork near Plains MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	4.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	87 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Flint Creek near Drummond MTRiver gauge, Flint Creek	136 cfs	Normal	−10.0 cfs	10 mi
Rock Creek near Clinton MTRiver gauge, Rock Creek	5.31 ft	Below flood stage	±0	17 mi
Boulder Creek at Maxville MTRiver gauge, Boulder Creek	28.9 cfs	Normal	−0.6 cfs	17 mi
Flint Creek at Maxville MTRiver gauge, Flint Creek	62.3 cfs	Low	−1.0 cfs	18 mi
Blackfoot R above Nevada Cr near Helmville MTRiver gauge, Blackfoot R	183 cfs	High	±0	21 mi
NF Blackfoot R above Dry Gulch near Ovando MTRiver gauge, NF Blackfoot R	163 cfs	Normal	±0	22 mi
Blackfoot River near Bonner MTRiver gauge, Blackfoot River	2.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	24 mi
Little Blackfoot River near Garrison MTRiver gauge, Little Blackfoot River	67.1 cfs	Normal	−1.1 cfs	29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Clark Fork near Drummond MT?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 4.89 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 Clark Fork near Drummond MT today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 AM MDT, the water level was 3.11 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Clark Fork near Drummond MT rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Clark Fork near Drummond MT normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clark Fork near Drummond MT?

The highest level on record is 10.03 ft on February 9, 1996.

Is Clark Fork near Drummond MT expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.31 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 06:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:12331800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.71191, -113.33078 (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	3.11 ft	2026-10-19 10:15	Provisional
Flow	534 cfs	2026-10-19 10:15	Provisional

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