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SwedenS F Flathead R above Twin C near Hungry Horse MT water level
River gauge, S F Flathead R, Montana, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 416 cfs
History
What this means
The S F Flathead R above Twin C near Hungry Horse MT is at 4.80 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 4.80 ft and 4.83 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
- 20.87 ftJune 8, 1964
Floating and fishing near S F Flathead R above Twin C near Hungry Horse MT
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.87 ft | June 8, 1964 |
| 2 | 15.20 ft | June 16, 1974 |
| 3 | 15.01 ft | May 17, 1997 |
| 4 | 14.87 ft | June 2, 1972 |
| 5 | 14.26 ft | May 14, 2013 |
| 6 | 14.13 ft | June 7, 2011 |
| 7 | 14.02 ft | June 6, 1970 |
| 8 | 13.98 ft | May 19, 2008 |
| 9 | 13.92 ft | May 23, 1967 |
| 10 | 13.85 ft | May 19, 1991 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan River near BigforkRiver gauge, Swan River | 2.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Hungry Horse ReservoirReservoir | 3,541.38 ft | Normal | 33 mi | |
| Flathead Lake at Polson MTLake, Flathead Lake | 2,891.85 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 34 mi |
| S F Flathead River near Columbia Falls MTRiver gauge, S F Flathead River | 2,370 cfs | Normal | −50.0 cfs | 34 mi |
| Flathead River near Polson MTRiver gauge, Flathead River | 5.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at KalispellRiver gauge, Stillwater River | 2.77 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Flathead River at Columbia Falls MTRiver gauge, Flathead River | 3.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 39 mi |
| North Fork Sun River near Augusta MTRiver gauge, North Fork Sun River | 3.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 40 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 S F Flathead R above Twin C near Hungry Horse MT today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM MDT, the water level was 4.80 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is S F Flathead R above Twin C near Hungry Horse MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of S F Flathead R above Twin C near Hungry Horse MT 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 S F Flathead R above Twin C near Hungry Horse MT?
The highest level on record is 20.87 ft on June 8, 1964.
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:12359800(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.97910, -113.56068(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 | 4.80 ft | 2026-10-21 06:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 416 cfs | 2026-10-21 06:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: S F Flathead R above Twin C near Hungry Horse MT (usgs:12359800). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/s-f-flathead-r-above-twin-c-near-hungry-horse-mt
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