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 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 8:55PM MDT until June 1 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun May 31, 2026, 8:55 PM
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 area, West Glacier Region. This includes the following Specific Areas... 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.

Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:42PM MDT until June 1 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun May 31, 2026, 7:42 PM
Expires: Mon June 1, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Flathead County in northwestern Montana... Western Lake County in northwestern Montana... Small streams along the Mission and Swan mountain ranges. * WHEN...Until 730 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 736 PM MDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Polson, Evergreen, Columbia Falls, Ronan, St. Ignatius, Pablo, Woods Bay, and Bigfork. - Small streams along the Mission and Swan mountain ranges. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Watch issued June 1 at 11:29AM MDT until June 2 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Mon June 1, 2026, 11:29 AM
Expires: Tue June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following area, West Glacier Region. This includes the following Specific Areas... Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier Park. * WHEN...Through Tuesday 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 0.3-0.7 inches for valley locations with 1 to 2 inches in the terrain are expected through Tuesday morning. - 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.