What is the current flow on Missouri River?
Missouri River is currently flowing at 7,440 cfs at USGS gauge 06185500 as of Oct 3, 2:00 PM UTC.
Missouri River at Culbertson Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.37 ft
Flow 7,440 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 2:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 7,440 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 7,470 cfs).
Flow
7,440 cfs
Gauge Height
3.37 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06185500 is a public stream gauge on Missouri River in Montana. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Missouri River is not available on this page yet. Open Missouri River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Missouri River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- MISSOURI RIVER NO. 4 NEAR NOHLY, MT · 15.6 mi
- MISSOURI RIVER NO. 5 AT NOHLY, MT · 19.5 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Big Muddy Creek nr mouth nr Culbertson MT · 7.7 mi
- Big Muddy Cr diversion canal nr Medicine Lake MT · 26.9 mi
- Sand Creek near Dagmar MT · 27.5 mi
- Cottonwood Creek near Dagmar MT · 30.0 mi
- Poplar River near Poplar MT · 33.2 mi
- Lake Creek near Dagmar MT · 33.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Missouri River above or below normal right now?
Missouri River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 7,440 cfs, compared with a typical median of 7,470 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Missouri River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Missouri River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Missouri River?
Other gauges on Missouri River worth checking include MISSOURI RIVER NO. 4 NEAR NOHLY, MT (15.6 miles away), MISSOURI RIVER NO. 5 AT NOHLY, MT (19.5 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
Is Missouri River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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