Station Name: S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,091 feet

Nearest Address:
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Flathead County

GPS Coordinates: 48.35657778, -114.0378583

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued May 30 at 12:02PM MDT until June 1 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sat May 30, 2026, 12:02 PM
Expires: Sun May 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following areas, Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. This includes the following Specific Areas... Kalispell and Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier Park. * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Rockfall and debris flows are also possible in steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches for valley locations with 2 to 4 inches in the terrain are possible late Saturday through Monday. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued May 30 at 12:01PM MDT until June 1 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sat May 30, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Sun May 31, 2026, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Montana... Flathead River At Columbia Falls affecting Flathead County. For the Flathead River...including At Columbia Falls...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Flathead River At Columbia Falls. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead River are inundated with water. At 14.0 feet, Flooding of farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead River is likely. Sections of the Steel Bridge Road become inundated with water and impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM MDT Saturday was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Forecast crest is 14.1 feet on Saturday afternoon. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 1215 PM MDT.

Flood Watch issued May 30 at 12:00PM MDT until June 2 at 11:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sat May 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
Expires: Sun May 31, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Montana... Swan River Near Bigfork affecting Lake, Missoula and Flathead Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Swan River Near Bigfork. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas adjacent to the river. At 6.6 feet, Flooding affects low lying areas north of Lion Creek Road and adjacent to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 5.2 feet. - Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few days. The river may reach flood stage. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at noon MDT.

Flood Watch issued May 31 at 11:45AM MDT until June 2 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun May 31, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Mon June 1, 2026, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Montana... Flathead River At Columbia Falls affecting Flathead County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Flathead River At Columbia Falls. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead River are inundated with water. At 14.0 feet, Flooding of farmers crops adjacent to the Flathead River is likely. Sections of the Steel Bridge Road become inundated with water and impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM MDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to crest tonight into Monday morning at 13.5 feet. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 1215 PM MDT.

Flood Watch issued May 31 at 10:42AM MDT until June 1 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun May 31, 2026, 10:42 AM
Expires: Mon June 1, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following areas, Flathead/Mission Valleys and West Glacier Region. This includes the following Specific Areas... Kalispell and Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier Park. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Rockfall and debris flows are also possible in steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall of 0.4-0.8 inches for valley locations with 1 to 2 inches in the terrain are expected Sunday late morning through Monday afternoon. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.