Clark Fork River below Missoula
Critical Stages
10.5' - Action
11' - Flood
12' - Moderate
13' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:45 PM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.69 ft
Flow: 5.57 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 PM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 2.71 | 5.62 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 2.75 | 5.73 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 2.79 | 5.84 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 2.86 | 6.02 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 2.96 | 6.3 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 2.99 | 6.39 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 2.98 | 6.36 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 2.95 | 6.27 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 2.94 | 6.24 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 2.95 | 6.27 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 3.03 | 6.5 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 3.13 | 6.79 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 3.17 | 6.91 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 3.14 | 6.82 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 3.08 | 6.64 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 3 | 6.41 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 2.9 | 6.13 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 2.81 | 5.89 |
| 11 AM 12/21 | 2.74 | 5.7 |
| 5 PM 12/21 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 11 PM 12/21 | 2.64 | 5.45 |
| 5 AM 12/22 | 2.6 | 5.34 |
| 11 AM 12/22 | 2.58 | 5.29 |
| 5 PM 12/22 | 2.56 | 5.24 |
| 11 PM 12/22 | 2.56 | 5.24 |
| 5 AM 12/23 | 2.59 | 5.32 |
| 11 AM 12/23 | 2.58 | 5.29 |
| 5 PM 12/23 | 2.54 | 5.2 |
| 11 PM 12/23 | 2.5 | 5.1 |
| 5 AM 12/24 | 2.45 | 4.98 |
| 11 AM 12/24 | 2.41 | 4.88 |
| 5 PM 12/24 | 2.38 | 4.81 |
| 11 PM 12/24 | 2.35 | 4.74 |
| 5 AM 12/25 | 2.33 | 4.69 |
| 11 AM 12/25 | 2.31 | 4.65 |
| 5 PM 12/25 | 2.28 | 4.58 |
| 11 PM 12/25 | 2.25 | 4.51 |
| 5 AM 12/26 | 2.23 | 4.47 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM 12/16 | 2.69 | 5.57 |
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 2.69 | 5.57 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 2.69 | 5.57 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 2.67 | 5.52 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 2.69 | 5.57 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 2.68 | 5.55 |
13' -
Flooding to low lying areas adjacent to the river is likely. Flood prone areas include Target Range and the Orchard Homes neighborhoods.
11.5' -
Numerous homes along the west end of Harpers Road are surrounded with surface water and ground water. Harpers Road adjacent to the Clark Fork River is flooded and impassable. Flood waters are also threatening Malards Way.
11' -
Flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river is possible just west of Missoula to Frenchtown.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2018 | 12.14 |
| May 18, 1997 | 12.1 |
| May 23, 1948 | 12.08 |
| Jun 3, 1972 | 11.71 |
| Jun 21, 1975 | 11.67 |
| Jun 18, 1974 | 11.5 |
| Jun 10, 1964 | 11.45 |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 11.33 |
| May 16, 1947 | 11.18 |
| May 15, 1976 | 10.96 |
| May 25, 1956 | 10.75 |
| May 24, 1981 | 10.61 |
| Jun 18, 1982 | 10.37 |
| May 21, 2020 | 10.34 |
| Jun 1, 2003 | 10.24 |
| Jun 18, 1950 | 10.17 |
| Jun 11, 1933 | 10.14 |
| Jun 10, 1996 | 10.11 |
| Jun 4, 1953 | 10.1 |
| Jun 8, 1967 | 10.09 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
