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SwedenN F Milk River above St. Mary canal near Browning MT water level
River gauge, N F Milk River, Montana, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 11.2 cfs
History
What this means
The N F Milk River above St. Mary canal near Browning MT is at 1.75 ft, in the normal range for late October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.71 ft and 1.79 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.50 ftMarch 19, 1997
Floating and fishing near N F Milk River above St. Mary canal near Browning MT
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.50 ft | March 19, 1997 |
| 2 | 9.34 ft | March 14, 2003 |
| 3 | 8.82 ft | April 25, 2001 |
| 4 | 8.39 ft | March 10, 1996 |
| 5 | 8.24 ft | February 24, 1986 |
| 6 | 8.13 ft | June 17, 2010 |
| 7 | 8.12 ft | June 10, 2002 |
| 8 | 7.99 ft | March 16, 1972 |
| 9 | 7.95 ft | May 8, 1967 |
| 10 | 7.70 ft | May 24, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Milk River near International BoundaryRiver gauge, North Milk River | 0.33 m | Normal | ±0 | 9.2 km |
| Rolph Creek near KimballRiver gauge, Rolph Creek | 0.53 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 19 km |
| St. Mary River near Babb MTRiver gauge, St. Mary River | 84.6 cfs | Very low | −4.9 cfs | 19 mi |
| Lee Creek at CardstonRiver gauge, Lee Creek | 1.38 m | Normal | −0.14 m | 31 km |
| Lake SherburneLake | 4,744.95 ft | Normal | 23 mi | |
| Milk River at Western Crossing of International BoundaryRiver gauge, Milk River | 0.78 m | Very high | ±0 | 38 km |
| Canadian St. Mary Canal near Spring CouleeCanal gauge, Canadian St. Mary Canal | 0.36 m | Very low | ±0 | 42 km |
| Magrath Irrigation District Canal near Spring CouleeCanal gauge, Magrath Irrigation District Canal | 0.41 m | High | −0.01 m | 43 km |
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 N F Milk River above St. Mary canal near Browning MT today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM MDT, the water level was 1.75 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is N F Milk River above St. Mary canal near Browning MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of N F Milk River above St. Mary canal near Browning MT normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at N F Milk River above St. Mary canal near Browning MT?
The highest level on record is 10.50 ft on March 19, 1997.
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:06133500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.96353, -113.06236(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 | 1.75 ft | 2026-10-21 06:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 11.2 cfs | 2026-10-21 06:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: N F Milk River above St. Mary canal near Browning MT (usgs:06133500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/n-f-milk-river-above-st-mary-canal-near-browning-mt
How we check values
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