Flathead River near Polson
Critical Stages
Action
18' - Flood
Moderate
Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:50 AM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 8.11 ft
Flow: 14.5 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM 12/16 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 AM 12/19 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 PM 12/19 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 PM 12/19 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 AM 12/20 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 AM 12/20 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 PM 12/20 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 PM 12/20 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 AM 12/21 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 AM 12/21 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 PM 12/21 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 PM 12/21 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 AM 12/22 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 AM 12/22 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 PM 12/22 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 PM 12/22 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 AM 12/23 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 AM 12/23 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 PM 12/23 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 PM 12/23 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 AM 12/24 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 AM 12/24 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 PM 12/24 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 11 PM 12/24 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| 5 AM 12/25 | 8.15 | 14.6 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:50 AM 12/16 | 8.11 | 14.5 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 5:40 AM 12/16 | 8.14 | 14.6 |
| 5:35 AM 12/16 | 8.14 | 14.6 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 8.13 | 14.5 |
| 5:25 AM 12/16 | 8.13 | 14.5 |
| 5:20 AM 12/16 | 8.13 | 14.5 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 5:10 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 5:05 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 4:55 AM 12/16 | 8.13 | 14.5 |
| 4:50 AM 12/16 | 8.13 | 14.5 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 4:40 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 4:35 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 8.13 | 14.5 |
| 4:25 AM 12/16 | 8.13 | 14.5 |
| 4:20 AM 12/16 | 8.13 | 14.5 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 4:10 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 4:05 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 3:55 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 3:50 AM 12/16 | 8.12 | 14.5 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 8.13 | 14.5 |
| 3:40 AM 12/16 | 8.13 | 14.5 |
| 3:35 AM 12/16 | 8.14 | 14.6 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 8.14 | 14.6 |
| 3:25 AM 12/16 | 8.14 | 14.6 |
18' -
Flooding to agricultural land in the vicinity of Dixon. Cattle may be stranded in low lying areas next to the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 1894 | 21 |
| May 26, 1980 | 19.3 |
| Jun 6, 1948 | 19.15 |
| Jun 16, 1951 | 17.99 |
| Jun 12, 1964 | 17.99 |
| May 26, 1958 | 17.45 |
| May 29, 1928 | 17.2 |
| Jun 3, 1945 | 17.04 |
| Jun 24, 1974 | 16.9 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 16.89 |
| Jun 7, 1956 | 16.89 |
| May 15, 1947 | 16.8 |
| Jul 3, 1954 | 16.69 |
| Jun 7, 1997 | 16.64 |
| Jun 4, 1953 | 16.64 |
| Jun 28, 2012 | 16.48 |
| Jun 9, 1995 | 16.39 |
| Jun 19, 1975 | 16.36 |
| Jun 19, 1965 | 16.36 |
| Jun 13, 1972 | 16.32 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
