Station Name: Madison River near Cameron MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,148 feet / 1,569 meters

Nearest Address:
Varney Rd
Ennis, MT 59729
Madison County

GPS Coordinates: 45.2331333, -111.7516333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 11 at 10:18AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sun May 11, 2025, 10:18 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 12:00 PM

ESFTFX Despite cooler temperatures expected this week, the recent string of warm daytime and mild overnight temperatures has spurred an increase in high elevation snowmelt, resulting in within bank rises on some creeks and upper tributary rivers near the mountains. Scattered precipitation through Monday may add to some localized runoff but widespread precipitation expected to develop across primarily central and southwest Montana Tuesday and Wednesday is likely to fall as snow at elevations where a lingering snowpack exists. Significant rises are not expected on larger rivers, but some creeks and small rivers in the mountains and adjacent foothills may reach bankful early this week and remain elevated. Some locations that are approaching bankful and bear watching include: Badger Creek in Glacier county, Belt Creek in Cascade county and the Gallatin River. Stay tuned to the forecast for any watches, advisories, or warnings. Please report any flooding to local law enforcement and have them relay the report to the National Weather Service.

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 11 at 10:18AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sun May 11, 2025, 10:18 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 12:00 PM

ESFTFX Despite cooler temperatures expected this week, the recent string of warm daytime and mild overnight temperatures has spurred an increase in high elevation snowmelt, resulting in within bank rises on some creeks and upper tributary rivers near the mountains. Scattered precipitation through Monday may add to some localized runoff but widespread precipitation expected to develop across primarily central and southwest Montana Tuesday and Wednesday is likely to fall as snow at elevations where a lingering snowpack exists. Significant rises are not expected on larger rivers, but some creeks and small rivers in the mountains and adjacent foothills may reach bankful early this week and remain elevated. Some locations that are approaching bankful and bear watching include: Badger Creek in Glacier county, Belt Creek in Cascade county and the Gallatin River. Stay tuned to the forecast for any watches, advisories, or warnings. Please report any flooding to local law enforcement and have them relay the report to the National Weather Service.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 13 at 2:13PM MDT until May 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 2:13 PM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches at pass level, with higher amounts above pass level. * WHERE...The Mountains of Southwestern Montana south of Interstate 90. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Higher mountain passes will likely become snow covered and slippery. Those recreating in the backcountry should prepare for winter conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Above 8,000 ft, heavy snow accumulations of up to a foot and above is expected in the Madison and Gallatin County Mountains.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road Report website.

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 11 at 10:18AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sun May 11, 2025, 10:18 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 12:00 PM

ESFTFX Despite cooler temperatures expected this week, the recent string of warm daytime and mild overnight temperatures has spurred an increase in high elevation snowmelt, resulting in within bank rises on some creeks and upper tributary rivers near the mountains. Scattered precipitation through Monday may add to some localized runoff but widespread precipitation expected to develop across primarily central and southwest Montana Tuesday and Wednesday is likely to fall as snow at elevations where a lingering snowpack exists. Significant rises are not expected on larger rivers, but some creeks and small rivers in the mountains and adjacent foothills may reach bankful early this week and remain elevated. Some locations that are approaching bankful and bear watching include: Badger Creek in Glacier county, Belt Creek in Cascade county and the Gallatin River. Stay tuned to the forecast for any watches, advisories, or warnings. Please report any flooding to local law enforcement and have them relay the report to the National Weather Service.

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 11 at 10:18AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Sun May 11, 2025, 10:18 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 12:00 PM

ESFTFX Despite cooler temperatures expected this week, the recent string of warm daytime and mild overnight temperatures has spurred an increase in high elevation snowmelt, resulting in within bank rises on some creeks and upper tributary rivers near the mountains. Scattered precipitation through Monday may add to some localized runoff but widespread precipitation expected to develop across primarily central and southwest Montana Tuesday and Wednesday is likely to fall as snow at elevations where a lingering snowpack exists. Significant rises are not expected on larger rivers, but some creeks and small rivers in the mountains and adjacent foothills may reach bankful early this week and remain elevated. Some locations that are approaching bankful and bear watching include: Badger Creek in Glacier county, Belt Creek in Cascade county and the Gallatin River. Stay tuned to the forecast for any watches, advisories, or warnings. Please report any flooding to local law enforcement and have them relay the report to the National Weather Service.