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SwedenRock Creek below Horse Creek near int'l boundary water level
River gauge, Rock Creek, Montana, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.8 cfs
History
What this means
Rock Creek below Horse Creek near int'l boundary is at 2.70 ft, in the normal range for late October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.66 ft and 2.70 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
- 13.40 ftMarch 29, 1978
Floating and fishing near Rock Creek below Horse Creek near int'l boundary
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.40 ft | March 29, 1978 |
| 2 | 12.03 ft | April 7, 1969 |
| 3 | 11.59 ft | March 29, 1997 |
| 4 | 11.17 ft | April 12, 2011 |
| 5 | 11.00 ft | April 11, 2023 |
| 6 | 10.59 ft | April 6, 1974 |
| 7 | 9.99 ft | March 17, 2017 |
| 8 | 9.90 ft | March 26, 1999 |
| 9 | 9.69 ft | April 7, 1970 |
| 10 | 9.53 ft | March 29, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchman River at international boundaryRiver gauge, Frenchman River | 1.30 m | Below flood stage | +0.01 m | 34 km |
| McDonald Creek near McCordRiver gauge, McDonald Creek | 0.84 m | Very low | ±0 | 52 km |
| Milk River at Juneberg Bridge near Saco MTRiver gauge, Milk River | 3.04 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 36 mi |
| Wood River near McCordRiver gauge, Wood River | 5.59 m | Low | −0.01 m | 59 km |
| Six Mile Creek near GlentworthRiver gauge, Six Mile Creek | 6.38 m | Normal | ±0 | 59 km |
| Beaver Creek near Hinsdale MTRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 2.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 41 mi |
| Nelson Reservoir and Nelson DikesReservoir | 2,216.00 ft | Normal | 43 mi | |
| Denniel Creek near Val MarieRiver gauge, Denniel Creek | 1.24 m | Normal | ±0 | 73 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 Rock Creek below Horse Creek near int'l boundary today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM MDT, the water level was 2.70 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rock Creek below Horse Creek near int'l boundary rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rock Creek below Horse Creek near int'l boundary 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 Rock Creek below Horse Creek near int'l boundary?
The highest level on record is 13.40 ft on March 29, 1978.
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:06169500(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.96937, -106.83984(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 | 2.70 ft | 2026-10-21 08:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.8 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rock Creek below Horse Creek near int'l boundary (usgs:06169500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/rock-creek-below-horse-creek-near-intl-boundary
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer