Big Hole River near Melrose
Critical Stages
5' - Action
6' - Flood
7.5' - Moderate
8' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:15 PM MST 12/9/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.76 ft
Flow: 0.429 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 PM 12/9 | 1.76 | 0.429 |
| 8:00 PM 12/9 | 1.76 | 0.429 |
| 7:45 PM 12/9 | 1.76 | 0.429 |
| 7:30 PM 12/9 | 1.75 | 0.424 |
| 7:15 PM 12/9 | 1.75 | 0.424 |
| 7:00 PM 12/9 | 1.74 | 0.419 |
| 6:45 PM 12/9 | 1.74 | 0.419 |
| 6:30 PM 12/9 | 1.73 | 0.414 |
| 6:15 PM 12/9 | 1.73 | 0.414 |
| 6:00 PM 12/9 | 1.73 | 0.414 |
| 5:45 PM 12/9 | 1.73 | 0.414 |
| 5:30 PM 12/9 | 1.72 | 0.409 |
| 5:15 PM 12/9 | 1.72 | 0.409 |
| 5:00 PM 12/9 | 1.72 | 0.409 |
| 4:45 PM 12/9 | 1.71 | 0.404 |
| 4:30 PM 12/9 | 1.71 | 0.404 |
| 4:15 PM 12/9 | 1.71 | 0.404 |
| 4:00 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 3:45 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 3:30 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 3:15 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 3:00 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 2:45 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 2:30 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 2:15 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 2:00 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 1:45 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 1:30 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 1:15 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
| 1:00 PM 12/9 | 1.7 | 0.399 |
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.
