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SwedenMilk River at Eastern Crossing of Int Bndry water level
River gauge, Milk River, Montana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 45.2 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Milk River at Eastern Crossing of Int Bndry reads 2.28 ft, a normal level.
It is 7.22 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.27 ft and 2.36 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
- 13.65 ftMarch 28, 1952
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 9.50 ft, still 7.22 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
- Milk river well out of banks and encroaching on ranch buildings near gauge.
- 11.00 ft
- Milk river out of banks in many location inundating some crop and pasture land. Starting to encroach on ranch road near gauge.
- 9.50 ft
- Milk river starting to fill oxbows, spilling out of banks in some locations into crop and pasture lands. Closes cottonwood road (not an all-season crossing) where it crosses the milk river.
- 2.28 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 | 13.65 ft | March 28, 1952 |
| 2 | 11.87 ft | March 4, 1994 |
| 3 | 11.80 ft | February 16, 1971 |
| 4 | 11.40 ft | February 27, 1986 |
| 5 | 11.36 ft | March 22, 1997 |
| 6 | 11.08 ft | March 21, 1976 |
| 7 | 10.78 ft | June 12, 2002 |
| 8 | 10.69 ft | March 8, 1979 |
| 9 | 10.63 ft | March 16, 2003 |
| 10 | 10.11 ft | March 23, 1978 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Milk River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk River at Havre MTRiver gauge, Milk River | 0.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 44 mi |
| Milk River at Merrill Rd, near HarlemRiver gauge, Milk River | 6.89 ft | No reference yet | +0.03 ft | 78 mi |
| Milk River near Harlem MTRiver gauge, Milk River | 2.18 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 83 mi |
| Milk River near Dodson MTRiver gauge, Milk River | 4.21 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 105 mi |
| Milk River at Malta MTRiver gauge, Milk River | 1.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 124 mi |
| Milk River at Juneberg Bridge near Saco MTRiver gauge, Milk River | 3.03 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 149 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Creek at Q Ranch near WildhorseRiver gauge, Sage Creek | 0.18 m | Very low | ±0 | 21 km |
| Cressday Reservoir near CressdayReservoir, Cressday Reservoir | 963.28 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 31 km |
| Lodge Creek near Alberta BoundaryRiver gauge, Lodge Creek | 0.59 m | Low | ±0 | 41 km |
| Altawan Reservoir near GovenlockReservoir, Altawan Reservoir | 897.80 m | Normal | ±0 | 42 km |
| Middle Creek above Lodge CreekRiver gauge, Middle Creek | 0.83 m | Very low | ±0 | 46 km |
| Bare Creek Reservoir near ElkwaterReservoir, Bare Creek Reservoir | 1,135.48 m | Normal | ±0 | 51 km |
| Lodge Creek below McRae Creek at International BoundaryRiver gauge, Lodge Creek | 0.29 m | Low | ±0 | 51 km |
| Middle Creek near GovenlockRiver gauge, Middle Creek | 0.69 m | Low | ±0 | 52 km |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Milk River at Eastern Crossing of Int Bndry?
The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 7.22 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 Milk River at Eastern Crossing of Int Bndry today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM MDT, the water level was 2.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Milk River at Eastern Crossing of Int Bndry rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Milk River at Eastern Crossing of Int Bndry normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Milk River at Eastern Crossing of Int Bndry?
The highest level on record is 13.65 ft on March 28, 1952.
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:06135000(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.97482, -110.42178(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 | 2.28 ft | 2026-10-20 17:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 45.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Milk River at Eastern Crossing of Int Bndry (usgs:06135000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/milk-river-at-eastern-crossing-of-int-bndry
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