River stage
Wolf Point, Missouri River
- River level
- 10.98 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 11.87 ft
- Recent low
- 10.52 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WPTM8
- 30-day change
- +0.34 ft
- Average
- 10.85 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.64 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Wolf Point, MT read 10.98 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.02 ft below action stage. That is 0.34 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WPTM8
Water 50 °F (10 °C) · 2 °F cooler than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.64 ft | 1960-03-27 |
| 2 | 24.91 ft | 1952-04-07 |
| 3 | 24.82 ft | 1932-05-23 |
| 4 | 24.77 ft | 2011-06-14 |
| 5 | 24.64 ft | 1936-03-11 |
| 6 | 24.40 ft | 1939-03-25 |
| 7 | 24.25 ft | 1943-03-29 |
| 8 | 23.70 ft | 2019-03-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
Lewis and Clark Park on the north bank of the river begins to flood
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Wolf Point?
No. The Missouri River at Wolf Point is at 10.98 ft, 10.02 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Wolf Point?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 21 ft, minor flooding 23 ft, moderate flooding 26.5 ft and major flooding 27.5 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Wolf Point?
The highest crest on record is 25.64 ft, on 1960-03-27.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Wolf Point?
At 10.98 ft it is higher than 85% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Wolf Point, Missouri River?
The water temperature at Wolf Point, Missouri River is 50 °F (10.3 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WPTM8); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06177000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.