Musselshell River at Musselshell MT water level

Name: Musselshell River at Musselshell MT water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Musselshell River, Montana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.05ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 51.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Musselshell River at Musselshell MT, where the gauge shows 2.05 ft.

It is 8.95 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.05 ft – 2.20 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: 13.23 ftMay 27, 2011

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: Monor flooding of low lying areas along the river begins. Access to properties along the river may be impacted.
2.05 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	13.23 ft	May 27, 2011
2	12.96 ft	June 24, 1979
3	12.23 ft	March 11, 2014
4	11.57 ft	June 9, 1967
5	11.25 ft	June 16, 1997
6	11.18 ft	March 24, 1978
7	11.14 ft	June 23, 1975
8	10.88 ft	June 2, 2018
9	8.83 ft	March 21, 1969
10	8.55 ft	February 14, 1971

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:22 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Musselshell River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Musselshell River near MartinsdaleRiver gauge, Musselshell River	48.9 cfs	Normal	−2.2 cfs	102 mi
Musselshell River at Harlowton MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River	3.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	83 mi
Musselshell River above Mud Cr near Shawmut MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River	2.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	66 mi
Musselshell River above Big Coulee Creek at Lavina MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River	1.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	43 mi
Musselshell River near Roundup MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River	1.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	23 mi
Musselshell River at Mosby MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River	2.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	34 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Flatwillow Creek near Mosby MTRiver gauge, Flatwillow Creek	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	29 mi
Bighorn River above Tullock Cr near Bighorn MTRiver gauge, Bighorn River	1,820 cfs	Low	−10.0 cfs	41 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Musselshell River at Musselshell MT?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.95 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 Musselshell River at Musselshell MT today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM MDT, the water level was 2.05 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Musselshell River at Musselshell MT rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Musselshell River at Musselshell MT normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Musselshell River at Musselshell MT?

The highest level on record is 13.23 ft on May 27, 2011.

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:06127500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.52242, -108.10887 (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	2.05 ft	2026-10-18 17:30	Provisional
Flow	51.0 cfs	2026-10-18 17:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Musselshell River at Musselshell MT (usgs:06127500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/musselshell-river-at-musselshell-mt

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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