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SwedenMarias River near Chester MT water level
River gauge, Marias River, Montana, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 515 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Marias River near Chester MT, where the gauge shows 3.43 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.43 ft – 3.44 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
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.63 ftJune 16, 1964
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.63 ft | June 16, 1964 |
| 2 | 7.98 ft | July 27, 1975 |
| 3 | 7.83 ft | June 24, 1975 |
| 4 | 7.76 ft | June 20, 2002 |
| 5 | 7.47 ft | June 18, 1997 |
| 6 | 7.44 ft | June 14, 2006 |
| 7 | 7.24 ft | July 17, 1995 |
| 8 | 6.88 ft | June 7, 2008 |
| 9 | 6.77 ft | July 2, 1959 |
| 10 | 6.62 ft | July 24, 1970 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Marias River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marias River near Shelby MTRiver gauge, Marias River | 2.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 38 mi |
| Marias River near Loma MTRiver gauge, Marias River | 490 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 34 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Elwell and TiberLake | 2,987.25 ft | High | 1.0 mi | |
| Willow Creek near GalataRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Teton River at Loma MTRiver gauge, Teton River | 2.19 ft | No reference yet | +0.03 ft | 37 mi |
| Missouri River at Fort Benton MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 1.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 39 mi |
| Missouri River at Virgelle MTRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.01 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 43 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 Marias River near Chester MT today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 PM MDT, the water level was 3.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Marias River near Chester MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Marias River near Chester MT normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Marias River near Chester MT?
The highest level on record is 10.63 ft on June 16, 1964.
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:06101500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.30596, -111.08053(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 | 3.43 ft | 2026-10-20 02:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 515 cfs | 2026-10-20 02:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Marias River near Chester MT (usgs:06101500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/marias-river-near-chester-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