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SwedenRock Creek near Red Lodge MT water level
River gauge, Rock Creek, Montana, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 54.4 cfs
History
What this means
At 5.42 ft, Rock Creek near Red Lodge MT is below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.42 ft and 5.45 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
- 7.98 ftJune 13, 2022
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 | 7.98 ft | June 13, 2022 |
| 2 | 7.78 ft | June 29, 2011 |
| 3 | 7.54 ft | June 10, 2024 |
| 4 | 7.40 ft | June 7, 2019 |
| 5 | 7.40 ft | May 31, 2020 |
| 6 | 7.29 ft | June 5, 2017 |
| 7 | 7.22 ft | June 5, 2012 |
| 8 | 7.16 ft | June 5, 2018 |
| 9 | 7.09 ft | May 29, 2009 |
| 10 | 7.08 ft | May 28, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River near Belfry MTRiver gauge, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River | 0.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| W Rosebud Cr at Emerald Lake Campground near RoscoeRiver gauge, W Rosebud Cr | 92.8 cfs | High | +3.3 cfs | 21 mi |
| West Rosebud Creek near Roscoe MTRiver gauge, West Rosebud Creek | 89.6 cfs | Normal | +2.1 cfs | 22 mi |
| Willow Creek near Boyd MTRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 23.8 cfs | Low | −1.8 cfs | 24 mi |
| Red Lodge Cr above Cooney Re near Boyd MTRiver gauge, Red Lodge Cr | 46.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Stillwater River near AbsarokeeRiver gauge, Stillwater River | 1.54 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Soda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver GateRiver gauge, Soda Butte Cr | 7.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MTRiver gauge, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River | 2.05 ft | Below flood stage | +0.20 ft | 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 Rock Creek near Red Lodge MT today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM MDT, the water level was 5.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rock Creek near Red Lodge MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rock Creek near Red Lodge MT normal?
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 Rock Creek near Red Lodge MT?
The highest level on record is 7.98 ft on June 13, 2022.
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:06209500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.08615, -109.32919(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 | 5.42 ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 54.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rock Creek near Red Lodge MT (usgs:06209500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/rock-creek-near-red-lodge-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