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SwedenMiddle Fork Flathead River at West Glacier water level
River gauge, Middle Fork Flathead River, Montana, United States
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What this means
The Middle Fork Flathead River at West Glacier reads 4.95 ft as of Oct 18, 2026, 09:00 PM MDT. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.95 ft and 4.99 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Middle Fork Flathead River at West Glacier
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M F Flathead River near West Glacier MTRiver gauge, M F Flathead River | 1.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 1.6 mi |
| N F Flathead River near Columbia Falls MTRiver gauge, N F Flathead River | 1.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| S F Flathead River near Columbia Falls MTRiver gauge, S F Flathead River | 2,330 cfs | Normal | +30.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Hungry Horse ReservoirReservoir | 3,541.76 ft | Normal | 11 mi | |
| Flathead River at Columbia Falls MTRiver gauge, Flathead River | 3.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Whitefish River near Kalispell MTRiver gauge, Whitefish River | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at KalispellRiver gauge, Stillwater River | 2.78 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Swiftcurrent Creek at Many Glacier MTRiver gauge, Swiftcurrent Creek | 28.1 cfs | Low | −2.4 cfs | 25 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 Middle Fork Flathead River at West Glacier today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:00 PM MDT, the water level was 4.95 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Middle Fork Flathead River at West Glacier rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Middle Fork Flathead River at West Glacier normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:12357500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.49951, -113.97593(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 | 4.95 ft | 2026-10-19 03:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Fork Flathead River at West Glacier (usgs:12357500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/middle-fork-flathead-river-at-west-glacier
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