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 June 28 at 12:36AM MDT until June 30 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 12:36 AM
Expires: Sun June 28, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of north central Montana, including the following area, East Glacier Park Region, including the east side of Glacier National Park. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Reasoning for the flood watch. Heavy rainfall is expected over the Northern Rockies, including the east side of Glacier Park from today into Monday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible by Monday. Additionally, high elevation snowpack could be washed out, adding to additional runoff. - Flooding safety web page: http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 June 28 at 8:49AM MDT until June 29 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 8:49 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following counties, Flathead and Lake. * WHEN...From 3 PM MDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. High country mudslides are possible, especially near steep terrain which could endanger hikers. The upper portions of the Going-To-The-Sun Road is vulnerable to rockfall or debris flow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalous subtropical moisture combined with a slow-moving weather front will trigger moderate to heavy rainfall rates over the region by late Sunday afternoon into the evening hours. High resolution weather models depict rain-rates exceeding 0.30 to 0.50 inches per hour in the mountains. With a lot of people recreating and camping in the region, this could become very dangerous very quickly.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued June 28 at 8:49AM MDT until June 29 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 8:49 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Montana, including the following areas, in northwest Montana, foothills and higher terrain from the West Glacier Region to Mission Mountains. * WHEN...From 3 PM MDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. High country mudslides are possible, especially near steep terrain which could endanger hikers. The upper portions of the Going-To-The-Sun Road is vulnerable to rockfall or debris flow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalous subtropical moisture combined with a slow-moving weather front will trigger moderate to heavy rainfall rates over the region by late Sunday afternoon into the evening hours. High resolution weather models depict rain-rates exceeding 0.30 to 0.50 inches per hour in the mountains. With a lot of people recreating and camping in the region, this could become very dangerous very quickly.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Lake Wind Advisory issued June 28 at 7:29AM MDT until June 29 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 7:29 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Sustained south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Flathead/Mission Valleys. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

Flood Watch issued June 28 at 1:11PM MDT until June 30 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 1:11 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of north central Montana, including the following area, East Glacier Park Region, including the east side of Glacier National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall is expected over the Northern Rockies, including the east side of Glacier Park from today into Monday. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible by Monday. Additionally, high elevation snowpack could be washed out, adding to additional runoff. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.