What is the current flow on Flathead River?
Flathead River is currently flowing at 4,870 cfs at USGS gauge 12363000 as of Oct 1, 7:45 PM UTC.
Flathead River at Columbia Falls Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.39 ft
Flow 4,870 cfs · Water temp 52.9°F (11.6°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 1, 7:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies · 53°F warming
Flow is 4,870 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 4,290 cfs).
Flow
4,870 cfs
Gauge Height
4.39 ft
Water Temp
52.9°F (11.6°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Water Temperature
52.9°F (11.6°C) · as of Oct 1, 7:45 PM UTC
Water temperature has fallen about 2°F over the past week.
Flow fell from 4,960 to 4,870 cfs this week; water cooled from 56°F to 53°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 12363000 is a public stream gauge on Flathead River in Montana. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain
62° / 59°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 2 mph
Fri, Oct 2
Overcast
68° / 41°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Fog
69° / 40°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
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 Flathead 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.
- Flathead River near Kalispell, MT · 10.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Whitefish River near Kalispell MT · 5.2 mi
- S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT · 6.8 mi
- Hungry Horse Reservoir nr Hungry Horse MT · 8.0 mi
- N F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT · 9.6 mi
- Stillwater River near Whitefish MT · 9.7 mi
- Whitefish River nr mouth at Kalispell, MT · 10.6 mi
- Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at Kalispell · 11.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flathead River above or below normal right now?
Flathead River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 4,870 cfs, compared with a typical median of 4,290 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Flathead River?
The latest reported water temperature on Flathead River is 52.9°F (11.6°C) as of Oct 1, 7:45 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Flathead River?
Other gauges on Flathead River worth checking include Flathead River near Kalispell, MT (10.1 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.
What is the weather outlook for Flathead River?
The forecast for today near Flathead River is rain, with temperatures around 62°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Flathead River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies · 53°F warming. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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