Big Hole River near Melrose
Critical Stages
5' - Action
6' - Flood
7.5' - Moderate
8' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 1:15 PM MST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.92 ft
Flow: 0.509 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 1.92 | 0.509 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 1.92 | 0.509 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 1.92 | 0.509 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 1.93 | 0.514 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 1.93 | 0.514 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 1.94 | 0.519 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 1.95 | 0.524 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 1.95 | 0.524 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 1.95 | 0.524 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 1.94 | 0.519 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 1.93 | 0.514 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 1.93 | 0.514 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 1.93 | 0.514 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 1.92 | 0.509 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 1.92 | 0.509 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 1.92 | 0.509 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 1.92 | 0.509 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 1.91 | 0.504 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 1.9 | 0.499 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 1.89 | 0.494 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 1.89 | 0.494 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 1.88 | 0.489 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 1.86 | 0.479 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 1.86 | 0.479 |
| 7:15 AM 12/15 | 1.85 | 0.474 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 1.84 | 0.469 |
| 6:45 AM 12/15 | 1.82 | 0.459 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 1.82 | 0.459 |
| 6:15 AM 12/15 | 1.81 | 0.454 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 1.81 | 0.454 |
8' -
The town of Melrose begins to flood on the south end of town.
7' -
Agricultural land floods and irrigation systems need to be protected.
6.5' -
At 6.5 Feet - May 2018 - Water continues to impact agriculutral land along the river and equipment near the river needs to be protected. A couple of homes in the Meriweather Subdivison impacted with basement flooding. Sections of Burma Road impacted.
6.4' -
6.4 Feet June 19, 2020. River was above flood stage. Cause - Snowmelt/runoff from rainfall about 2 days prior. Bigh Hole River upstream at BHD rose to about 6.6 feet. Downstream at Glen, it rose to about 6.5 feet.
6.2' -
At 6.2 Feet on the Big Hole River...water starts to come out of its bank and affect a home/driveway near Glen. Look at staff gauge GNLM8...that should be around 6.5 feet on the Big Hole River near Glen for flooding around Glen. (June 2017)
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1997 | 8.09 |
| Jun 10, 1972 | 8.04 |
| Jun 9, 1964 | 7.88 |
| Jun 3, 1948 | 7.76 |
| May 27, 1942 | 7.72 |
| Jun 21, 1975 | 7.54 |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 7.46 |
| May 10, 1947 | 7.45 |
| Jun 10, 1996 | 7.36 |
| Jun 7, 1995 | 7.35 |
| May 27, 1956 | 7.19 |
| Jun 17, 1974 | 7.07 |
| May 27, 2018 | 7.05 |
| Jun 4, 1953 | 7.02 |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 6.94 |
| Jun 13, 1965 | 6.92 |
| Jun 7, 1991 | 6.88 |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 6.85 |
| Apr 14, 1976 | 6.75 |
| May 31, 2003 | 6.74 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
