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SwedenNF Blackfoot R above Dry Gulch near Ovando MT water level
River gauge, NF Blackfoot R, Montana, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 166 cfs
History
What this means
High water at NF Blackfoot R above Dry Gulch near Ovando MT: the latest reading is 4.39 ft, above normal for late October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.37 ft – 4.41 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot R above Nevada Cr near Helmville MTRiver gauge, Blackfoot R | 181 cfs | Normal | −2.0 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| Clark Fork near Drummond MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 3.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Flint Creek near Drummond MTRiver gauge, Flint Creek | 131 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| Clark Fork at Goldcreek MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 282 cfs | Low | −4.0 cfs | 28 mi |
| Blackfoot River near Bonner MTRiver gauge, Blackfoot River | 2.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Rock Creek near Clinton MTRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 5.28 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Little Blackfoot River near Garrison MTRiver gauge, Little Blackfoot River | 60.4 cfs | Low | −5.6 cfs | 35 mi |
| Clark Fork above Little Blackfoot R near Garrison MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork | 180 cfs | Low | −3.0 cfs | 35 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 NF Blackfoot R above Dry Gulch near Ovando MT today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM MDT, the water level was 4.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is NF Blackfoot R above Dry Gulch near Ovando MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of NF Blackfoot R above Dry Gulch near Ovando MT normal?
High for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:12338300(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.97949, -113.09219(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 | 4.39 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 166 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: NF Blackfoot R above Dry Gulch near Ovando MT (usgs:12338300). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/nf-blackfoot-r-above-dry-gulch-near-ovando-mt
How we check values
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