Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell water level

Name: Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Stillwater River, Montana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.77ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 AM MDT (46 min ago)

Flow: 78.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.77 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell is at 2.77 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.73 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.77 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.77 ft and 2.79 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 8.39 ftMay 19, 2011
Forecast peak: 2.83 ftSaturday, October 24 at 06:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 7.50 ft, 4.73 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

7.50 ft: Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to the river including homeowners yards and driveways along Nicholson drive in Kalispell.
2.77 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	8.39 ft	May 19, 2011
2	7.87 ft	June 12, 2011
3	7.23 ft	May 12, 2018
4	7.12 ft	May 23, 2008
5	6.99 ft	June 21, 2022
6	6.97 ft	April 29, 2012
7	6.79 ft	May 10, 2017
8	5.71 ft	May 29, 2021
9	5.50 ft	June 3, 2020
10	4.64 ft	May 17, 2025

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 08:05 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 10 hr, 36 min First quarter 68%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Whitefish River near Kalispell MTRiver gauge, Whitefish River	1.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Flathead River at Columbia Falls MTRiver gauge, Flathead River	3.83 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	12 mi
S F Flathead River near Columbia Falls MTRiver gauge, S F Flathead River	2,390 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Hungry Horse ReservoirReservoir	3,541.38 ft	Normal		16 mi
Swan River near BigforkRiver gauge, Swan River	2.24 ft	Below flood stage	±0	20 mi
N F Flathead River near Columbia Falls MTRiver gauge, N F Flathead River	1.78 ft	Below flood stage	±0	21 mi
M F Flathead River near West Glacier MTRiver gauge, M F Flathead River	1.77 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	24 mi
Flathead Lake at Polson MTLake, Flathead Lake	2,891.85 ft	High	−0.08 ft	37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell?

The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 4.73 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 Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 AM MDT, the water level was 2.77 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell?

The highest level on record is 8.39 ft on May 19, 2011.

Is Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.77 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:12365700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 48.21725, -114.31374 (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	2.77 ft	2026-10-20 10:45	Provisional
Flow	78.4 cfs	2026-10-20 10:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell (usgs:12365700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/stillwater-river-at-lawrence-park-at-kalispell

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer