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SwedenWillow Creek near Harrison MT water level
River gauge, Willow Creek, Montana, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 15.8 cfs
- Water temperature
- 48 °F
History
What this means
Willow Creek near Harrison MT is running below normal at 1.34 ft.
It has dropped 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.34 ft and 1.54 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 48 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 4.24 ftFebruary 3, 1963
Floating and fishing near Willow Creek near Harrison MT
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.24 ft | February 3, 1963 |
| 2 | 3.47 ft | June 19, 1975 |
| 3 | 3.38 ft | June 6, 1995 |
| 4 | 3.24 ft | June 18, 1997 |
| 5 | 3.03 ft | June 11, 1969 |
| 6 | 3.03 ft | June 23, 1967 |
| 7 | 3.02 ft | June 28, 1982 |
| 8 | 3.00 ft | July 3, 2010 |
| 9 | 2.96 ft | June 27, 1971 |
| 10 | 2.96 ft | July 1, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Willow Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek near Boyd MTRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 23.8 cfs | Low | −0.9 cfs | 123 mi |
| Willow Creek near AnacondaRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 1.9 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 60 mi |
| Willow Creek at OpportunityRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 4.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 58 mi |
| Willow Creek near RirieRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 0.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 148 mi |
| Willow Creek below Floodway Channel near UconRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 149 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson River near Three Forks MTRiver gauge, Jefferson River | 3.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| Madison River below Ennis Lake near McAllister MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 1,210 cfs | Low | +10.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Madison River above powerplant near McAllister MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 103 cfs | Low | +2.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Gallatin River at Logan MTRiver gauge, Gallatin River | 4.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 18 mi |
| Gallatin River near Gallatin GatewayRiver gauge, Gallatin River | 1.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 28 mi |
| Jefferson River near Twin BridgesRiver gauge, Jefferson River | 3.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 29 mi |
| Ruby River near Twin Bridges MTRiver gauge, Ruby River | 158 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 32 mi |
| Big Hole R below Hamilton Ditch near Twin BridgesRiver gauge, Big Hole R | 386 cfs | Normal | −14.0 cfs | 32 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 Willow Creek near Harrison MT today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 PM MDT, the water level was 1.34 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Willow Creek near Harrison MT rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Willow Creek near Harrison 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 Willow Creek near Harrison MT?
The highest level on record is 4.24 ft on February 3, 1963.
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:06035000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.72306, -111.74102(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 | 1.34 ft | 2026-10-20 01:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 15.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 01:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 48 °F | 2026-10-20 01:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Willow Creek near Harrison MT (usgs:06035000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/willow-creek-near-harrison-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