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SwedenPowder River near Locate MT water level
River gauge, Powder River, Montana, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 28.8 cfs
History
What this means
At 0.43 ft, the Powder River near Locate MT is far below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.40 ft and 0.45 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
- 12.31 ftMarch 23, 1956
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.31 ft | March 23, 1956 |
| 2 | 11.70 ft | May 21, 2011 |
| 3 | 11.59 ft | March 22, 1978 |
| 4 | 11.23 ft | February 19, 1943 |
| 5 | 10.98 ft | April 3, 1965 |
| 6 | 10.61 ft | March 5, 1994 |
| 7 | 10.60 ft | March 19, 1944 |
| 8 | 10.52 ft | March 24, 2019 |
| 9 | 9.82 ft | March 22, 1969 |
| 10 | 9.53 ft | March 30, 1952 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Powder River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River at ArvadaRiver gauge, Powder River | 39.8 cfs | Low | +10.4 cfs | 129 mi |
| Powder River at Moorhead MTRiver gauge, Powder River | 59.1 cfs | Very low | +9.2 cfs | 99 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue River at Miles CityRiver gauge, Tongue River | 1.68 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Yellowstone River at Miles CityRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | 3.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 26 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 Powder River near Locate MT today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM MDT, the water level was 0.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Powder River near Locate MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Powder River near Locate MT normal?
Very 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 Powder River near Locate MT?
The highest level on record is 12.31 ft on March 23, 1956.
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:06326500(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.42944, -105.31033(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 | 0.43 ft | 2026-10-20 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 28.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Powder River near Locate MT (usgs:06326500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/powder-river-near-locate-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