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SwedenMusselshell River near Martinsdale water level
River gauge, Musselshell River, Montana, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 24.1 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Musselshell River near Martinsdale: the gauge reads 1.42 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.41 ft – 1.73 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.60 ftMay 25, 2011
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.60 ft | May 25, 2011 |
| 2 | 6.67 ft | May 11, 2018 |
| 3 | 6.08 ft | June 4, 2023 |
| 4 | 6.04 ft | April 21, 2019 |
| 5 | 5.89 ft | May 25, 2014 |
| 6 | 5.38 ft | June 18, 2010 |
| 7 | 5.07 ft | May 25, 2008 |
| 8 | 4.88 ft | May 18, 2017 |
| 9 | 4.77 ft | May 21, 2020 |
| 10 | 4.72 ft | May 21, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Musselshell River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musselshell River at Harlowton MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 2.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 20 mi |
| Musselshell River above Mud Cr near Shawmut MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 2.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 39 mi |
| Musselshell River above Big Coulee Creek at Lavina MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 1.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 64 mi |
| Musselshell River near Roundup MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 1.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 80 mi |
| Musselshell River at Musselshell MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 1.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 102 mi |
| Musselshell River at Mosby MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 117 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shields River below SF Shields River near WilsallRiver gauge, Shields River | 5.89 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Judith River above Carr Creek near Utica MTRiver gauge, Judith River | 6.9 cfs | Very low | −0.4 cfs | 31 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 Musselshell River near Martinsdale today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM MDT, the water level was 1.42 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Musselshell River near Martinsdale rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Musselshell River near Martinsdale normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Musselshell River near Martinsdale?
The highest level on record is 7.60 ft on May 25, 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.
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:06119600(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.47696, -110.24897(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 | 1.42 ft | 2026-10-20 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 24.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Musselshell River near Martinsdale (usgs:06119600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/musselshell-river-near-martinsdale
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer