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SwedenMusselshell River near Roundup MT water level
River gauge, Musselshell River, Montana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 30.4 cfs
History
What this means
The Musselshell River near Roundup MT is at 1.31 ft, in the normal range.
It is 8.69 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.30 ft and 1.45 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
- 14.78 ftMay 26, 2011
Floating and fishing near Musselshell River near Roundup MT
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 8.69 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.78 ft | May 26, 2011 |
| 2 | 13.24 ft | March 10, 2014 |
| 3 | 12.89 ft | June 22, 1975 |
| 4 | 12.78 ft | February 13, 1971 |
| 5 | 12.50 ft | March 23, 1978 |
| 6 | 12.45 ft | June 18, 1967 |
| 7 | 11.58 ft | June 1, 2018 |
| 8 | 11.31 ft | June 14, 1997 |
| 9 | 11.00 ft | June 18, 1948 |
| 10 | 10.23 ft | June 9, 2023 |
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 near MartinsdaleRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 28.6 cfs | Normal | −21.4 cfs | 80 mi |
| Musselshell River at Harlowton MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 3.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 61 mi |
| Musselshell River above Mud Cr near Shawmut MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 2.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 43 mi |
| Musselshell River above Big Coulee Creek at Lavina MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 1.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Musselshell River at Musselshell MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| Musselshell River at Mosby MTRiver gauge, Musselshell River | 2.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 51 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatwillow Creek near Mosby MTRiver gauge, Flatwillow Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 46 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Musselshell River near Roundup MT?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.69 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 near Roundup MT today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM MDT, the water level was 1.31 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Musselshell River near Roundup MT rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Musselshell River near Roundup 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 near Roundup MT?
The highest level on record is 14.78 ft on May 26, 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:06126500(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.42772, -108.57010(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 | 1.31 ft | 2026-10-19 08:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 30.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 08:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Musselshell River near Roundup MT (usgs:06126500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/musselshell-river-near-roundup-mt
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer