Bitterroot River near Missoula
Critical Stages
10' - Action
11' - Flood
13' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:45 PM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.21 ft
Flow: 3.22 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 PM 12/16 | 5.14 | 3.12 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 5.17 | 3.16 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 5.18 | 3.18 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 5.22 | 3.24 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 5.32 | 3.39 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 5.45 | 3.6 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 5.48 | 3.65 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 5.43 | 3.57 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 5.38 | 3.49 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 5.35 | 3.44 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 5.39 | 3.5 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 5.56 | 3.78 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 5.75 | 4.1 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 5.83 | 4.24 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 5.81 | 4.2 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 5.73 | 4.06 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 5.6 | 3.85 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 5.44 | 3.58 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 5.3 | 3.36 |
| 11 AM 12/21 | 5.19 | 3.19 |
| 5 PM 12/21 | 5.12 | 3.09 |
| 11 PM 12/21 | 5.06 | 3 |
| 5 AM 12/22 | 5.01 | 2.92 |
| 11 AM 12/22 | 4.97 | 2.86 |
| 5 PM 12/22 | 4.96 | 2.85 |
| 11 PM 12/22 | 4.98 | 2.88 |
| 5 AM 12/23 | 5.03 | 2.95 |
| 11 AM 12/23 | 5.04 | 2.97 |
| 5 PM 12/23 | 4.99 | 2.89 |
| 11 PM 12/23 | 4.92 | 2.79 |
| 5 AM 12/24 | 4.87 | 2.71 |
| 11 AM 12/24 | 4.81 | 2.62 |
| 5 PM 12/24 | 4.77 | 2.57 |
| 11 PM 12/24 | 4.73 | 2.51 |
| 5 AM 12/25 | 4.71 | 2.48 |
| 11 AM 12/25 | 4.69 | 2.45 |
| 5 PM 12/25 | 4.66 | 2.41 |
| 11 PM 12/25 | 4.63 | 2.37 |
| 5 AM 12/26 | 4.6 | 2.33 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 5.21 | 3.22 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 5.2 | 3.21 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 5.2 | 3.21 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 5.19 | 3.19 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 5.18 | 3.18 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 5.18 | 3.18 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 5.17 | 3.16 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 5.17 | 3.16 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 5.15 | 3.13 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 5.15 | 3.13 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 5.15 | 3.13 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 5.17 | 3.16 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 5.16 | 3.15 |
15' -
Flooding affecting many lowlying areas adjacent to the river specifically homes in the Target Range and Orchard Homes neighborhoods is possible.
14' -
Flooding affecting low lying areas near Mcclay Bridge and homes in the Target Range area is possible.
12' -
Flooding of farmland and some roads along the Bitterroot River from Lolo to the confluence with the Clark Fork River is possible.
11' -
Flooding to low lying areas adjacent to the river is possible.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1899 | 14.55 |
| Jun 18, 1974 | 13.4 |
| May 19, 1997 | 13.11 |
| Jun 1, 2003 | 12.65 |
| May 11, 2018 | 12.23 |
| May 21, 2008 | 11.97 |
| Jun 10, 1996 | 11.83 |
| Jun 1, 2020 | 11.4 |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 11.38 |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 11.38 |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 11.37 |
| May 21, 2006 | 11.24 |
| May 25, 2014 | 11.11 |
| Jun 20, 1975 | 11.1 |
| May 18, 2019 | 11.09 |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 11.09 |
| May 15, 1976 | 11 |
| Jun 18, 1982 | 11 |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 10.8 |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 10.65 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
