Missouri River at Fort Benton
Critical Stages
13' - Action
13.5' - Flood
15' - Moderate
17' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:30 AM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.87 ft
Flow: 3.85 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 1.87 | 3.85 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 1.86 | 3.83 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 1.86 | 3.83 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 1.86 | 3.83 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 1.85 | 3.81 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 1.84 | 3.78 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 1.84 | 3.78 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 1.84 | 3.78 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 1.84 | 3.78 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 1.83 | 3.76 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 1.82 | 3.73 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 1.82 | 3.73 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 1.82 | 3.73 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 1.82 | 3.73 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 1.82 | 3.73 |
18.5' -
Inundation of Main, Franklin, and Washington Streets and all thoroughfares in between these and river.
13.5' -
Front Street floods.
13' -
Minor flooding of sidewalk along left bank of river.
10' -
Right bank bankfull with overflow into willows.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 1908 | 18.5 |
| Feb 9, 1996 | 16.39 |
| Jan 12, 1968 | 14.37 |
| Jan 11, 1973 | 14.14 |
| Jan 15, 1974 | 14 |
| Jan 30, 1984 | 13.64 |
| Jun 5, 1953 | 13.57 |
| Jan 18, 1970 | 13.53 |
| Jun 10, 1964 | 13.44 |
| Mar 3, 1972 | 13.26 |
| Dec 9, 1956 | 13.25 |
| Jan 9, 1956 | 13.25 |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 13.12 |
| Jan 13, 1949 | 12.98 |
| Feb 26, 1994 | 12.97 |
| Dec 24, 1949 | 12.89 |
| Feb 6, 1963 | 12.78 |
| Mar 7, 1955 | 12.65 |
| Dec 2, 1985 | 12.41 |
| Mar 12, 2003 | 12.39 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.