River stage
Missouri River (MT)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 11 of 11
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 11 of 11 gauges on the Missouri River (MT) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Missouri River levels, gauge by gauge
The Missouri River is measured at 11 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ferry Reservoir | 3784.44 ft | below flood stage |
| Cascade | 6.84 ft | no flood stage set |
| Fort Benton | 2.09 ft | normal, steady |
| Great Falls | 3.05 ft | no flood stage set |
| Helena | 3.58 ft | no flood stage set |
| Helena Valley Reservoir | 3817.86 ft | below flood stage |
| Wolf Creek | 3.29 ft | no flood stage set |
| Landusky | 13.70 ft | normal, rising |
| Toston | 4.05 ft | normal, rising |
| Ulm | 3.14 ft | normal, rising |
| Virgelle | 2.96 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Missouri River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Fort Benton, MT, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Missouri River (KS, MO, NE) different river, same name
- Missouri River (ND) different river, same name
- Flathead River 3 gauges
- Beaver Creek (MT) 2 gauges
- Missouri River (MT, ND) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 11 reporting gauges on the Missouri River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Missouri River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Fort Benton is at 2.09 ft; Landusky is at 13.70 ft; Toston is at 4.05 ft; Ulm is at 3.14 ft.
Where is the Missouri River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 11 gauges on the Missouri River in Montana.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.