Fisher River near Libby MT water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.76ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 PM PDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 70.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.72 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:09 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Fisher River near Libby MT reads 2.76 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.74 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.72 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.76 ft and 2.77 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 10.35 ftFebruary 9, 1996
Forecast peak: 2.75 ftMonday, October 19 at 11:00 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 7.50 ft, still 4.74 ft away.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: Flooding affects low lying homes and roads adjacent to the river. Flooding affects Fisher River Road and several flood prone areas along the road.
7.50 ft: Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to the river. Flooding also causes minor washouts along Fisher River Road.
2.76 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	10.35 ft	February 9, 1996
2	9.29 ft	January 16, 1974
3	8.75 ft	April 28, 1997
4	8.54 ft	April 15, 2002
5	8.30 ft	May 22, 1948
6	8.00 ft	November 25, 1990
7	7.81 ft	May 19, 2008
8	7.81 ft	March 19, 2017
9	7.75 ft	March 18, 1972
10	7.67 ft	December 11, 2025

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 05:44 PM Daylight 10 hr, 35 min First quarter 66%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Kootenai River below Libby Dam near Libby MTRiver gauge, Kootenai River	18.01 ft	Below flood stage	+0.14 ft	3.1 mi
Libby Wetland Site below Schrieber Lake near LibbyRiver gauge, Libby Wetland Site	0.6 cfs	Normal	±0	18 mi
Yaak River near Troy MTRiver gauge, Yaak River	2.88 ft	Below flood stage	±0	33 mi
Tobacco River at EurekaRiver gauge, Tobacco River	79.1 cfs	Normal	±0	38 mi
Kootenai River at LeoniaRiver gauge, Kootenai River	10.52 ft	Low	+0.20 ft	38 mi
Clark Fork River below Cabinet Gorge DamRiver gauge, Clark Fork River	7,140 cfs	Low	+1,150 cfs	39 mi
Lightning Creek at Clark ForkRiver gauge, Lightning Creek	7.76 ft	Lowest on record	−0.06 ft	42 mi
Kootenai River Bel Moyie River near Bonners FerryRiver gauge, Kootenai River Bel Moyie River	5,200 cfs	Normal	+270 cfs	47 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Fisher River near Libby MT?

The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 4.74 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 Fisher River near Libby MT today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 PM PDT, the water level was 2.76 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Fisher River near Libby MT rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Fisher River near Libby MT normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fisher River near Libby MT?

The highest level on record is 10.35 ft on February 9, 1996.

Is Fisher River near Libby MT expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.72 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:12302055 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 48.35560, -115.31465 (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	2.76 ft	2026-10-20 06:45	Provisional
Flow	70.1 cfs	2026-10-20 06:45	Provisional

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