Rock Creek near Clinton MT water level

Name: Rock Creek near Clinton MT water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Rock Creek, Montana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.29ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM MDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 260 cfs
Water temperature: 42 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.21 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 06:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:24 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Rock Creek near Clinton MT reads 5.29 ft, a normal level.

It is 3.71 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.21 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 06:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.28 ft and 5.32 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 42 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 8.63 ftMay 21, 2020
Forecast peak: 5.36 ftFriday, October 23 at 06:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 3.71 ft away.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: High water may affect property and homes between mile marker 10 and 15 upstream from Clinton. Bank erosion is also likely and possible road washouts along the upper reaches of the creek will occur.
5.29 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.63 ft	May 21, 2020
2	8.63 ft	May 10, 2018
3	8.53 ft	June 14, 2017
4	8.52 ft	June 1, 1972
5	8.18 ft	May 27, 2014
6	8.17 ft	May 26, 2011
7	8.10 ft	June 9, 1997
8	8.08 ft	May 18, 2019
9	7.82 ft	June 12, 2022
10	7.81 ft	May 18, 1997

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 08:00 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min First quarter 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clark Fork at Turah Bridge near Bonner MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	829 cfs	Normal	−26.0 cfs	9 mi
Blackfoot River near Bonner MTRiver gauge, Blackfoot River	2.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Clark Fork above Missoula MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	2.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	16 mi
Clark Fork near Drummond MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	3.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Bitterroot River near Missoula MTRiver gauge, Bitterroot River	3.24 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	19 mi
Clark Fork below Missoula MTRiver gauge, Clark Fork	1.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	23 mi
Flint Creek near Drummond MTRiver gauge, Flint Creek	134 cfs	Normal	−2.0 cfs	26 mi
Boulder Creek at Maxville MTRiver gauge, Boulder Creek	27.6 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	27 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Rock Creek near Clinton MT?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 3.71 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 Rock Creek near Clinton MT today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 AM MDT, the water level was 5.29 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Rock Creek near Clinton MT rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Rock Creek near Clinton MT normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rock Creek near Clinton MT?

The highest level on record is 8.63 ft on May 21, 2020.

Is Rock Creek near Clinton MT expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.21 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 06:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:12334510 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.72234, -113.68306 (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	5.29 ft	2026-10-20 13:45	Provisional
Flow	260 cfs	2026-10-20 13:45	Provisional
Water temperature	42 °F	2026-10-20 13:45	Provisional

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