Clark Fork River near Plains
Critical Stages
15' - Action
16' - Flood
18' - Moderate
19.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:45 PM MST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.37 ft
Flow: 24.5 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 PM 12/15 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
| 5 AM 12/16 | 7.4 | 24.7 |
| 11 AM 12/16 | 7.41 | 24.8 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 7.41 | 24.8 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 7.41 | 24.8 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 7.41 | 24.8 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 7.44 | 24.9 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 25.3 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 7.58 | 25.8 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 7.64 | 26.2 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 7.67 | 26.4 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 7.66 | 26.3 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 7.64 | 26.2 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 7.61 | 26 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 7.6 | 25.9 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 7.61 | 26 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 7.64 | 26.2 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 7.68 | 26.4 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 7.71 | 26.6 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 7.71 | 26.6 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 7.68 | 26.4 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 7.63 | 26.1 |
| 11 AM 12/21 | 7.57 | 25.7 |
| 5 PM 12/21 | 7.51 | 25.4 |
| 11 PM 12/21 | 7.44 | 24.9 |
| 5 AM 12/22 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
| 11 AM 12/22 | 7.34 | 24.3 |
| 5 PM 12/22 | 7.31 | 24.1 |
| 11 PM 12/22 | 7.28 | 24 |
| 5 AM 12/23 | 7.25 | 23.8 |
| 11 AM 12/23 | 7.23 | 23.7 |
| 5 PM 12/23 | 7.21 | 23.5 |
| 11 PM 12/23 | 7.19 | 23.4 |
| 5 AM 12/24 | 7.18 | 23.4 |
| 11 AM 12/24 | 7.16 | 23.2 |
| 5 PM 12/24 | 7.14 | 23.1 |
| 11 PM 12/24 | 7.12 | 23 |
| 5 AM 12/25 | 7.1 | 22.9 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 7.37 | 24.5 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 7.37 | 24.5 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 7.37 | 24.5 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 7.37 | 24.5 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 7.37 | 24.5 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 7.37 | 24.5 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 7.38 | 24.6 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 7.38 | 24.6 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 7.38 | 24.6 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 7.38 | 24.6 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 7.38 | 24.6 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 7.38 | 24.6 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 7.38 | 24.6 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 7.38 | 24.6 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 7.4 | 24.7 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 7.4 | 24.7 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 7.4 | 24.7 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 7.4 | 24.7 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 7.4 | 24.7 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 7.4 | 24.7 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 7.4 | 24.7 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 7.39 | 24.6 |
18' -
Flooding affects low lying areas ajacent to the river including county roads and possibly areas in Plains west of Montana Rail Link. Floodwaters also threaten Highway 200 west of Plains and Highway 200 west of Paradise.
16' -
Flooding affects county roads and low lying areas adjacent to the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 1948 | 19.17 |
| May 28, 1928 | 18.41 |
| Jun 17, 1933 | 18 |
| Jun 5, 1913 | 17.94 |
| Jul 2, 1916 | 17.9 |
| Jun 14, 1927 | 17.6 |
| Jun 11, 1964 | 17.48 |
| Jun 9, 1922 | 17.25 |
| Jun 10, 1972 | 17.13 |
| May 19, 1997 | 17.12 |
| Jun 20, 1917 | 17 |
| Jun 20, 1974 | 16.95 |
| Jun 23, 1950 | 16.81 |
| May 27, 2018 | 16.55 |
| May 22, 1925 | 16.55 |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 16.53 |
| Jun 16, 1918 | 16.45 |
| May 11, 1947 | 16.41 |
| Jun 22, 1975 | 16.35 |
| May 26, 1956 | 16.05 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
