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SwedenRedwater River at Circle MT water level
River gauge, Redwater River, Montana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 5.1 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Redwater River at Circle MT, where the gauge shows 4.13 ft.
It is 6.87 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.07 ft – 4.15 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
- 18.50 ftJune 17, 1944
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.50 ft | June 17, 1944 |
| 2 | 14.33 ft | July 4, 1938 |
| 3 | 14.10 ft | March 23, 1947 |
| 4 | 13.81 ft | March 24, 1943 |
| 5 | 12.85 ft | June 29, 1986 |
| 6 | 12.77 ft | July 14, 1957 |
| 7 | 12.70 ft | March 23, 2019 |
| 8 | 12.52 ft | March 14, 1972 |
| 9 | 12.36 ft | March 31, 1952 |
| 10 | 12.22 ft | March 21, 1960 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Creek near Van Norman MTRiver gauge, Nelson Creek | 0.3 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Yellowstone River at GlendiveRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | 42.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 45 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Redwater River at Circle MT?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 6.87 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 Redwater River at Circle MT today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM MDT, the water level was 4.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Redwater River at Circle MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Redwater River at Circle MT normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Redwater River at Circle MT?
The highest level on record is 18.50 ft on June 17, 1944.
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:06177500(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.41397, -105.57564(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 | 4.13 ft | 2026-10-19 17:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 17:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Redwater River at Circle MT (usgs:06177500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/redwater-river-at-circle-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