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South Fork Flathead River
USGS · 12362500
SOUTH FORK FLATHEAD RIVER
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South Fork Flathead River near Columbia Falls, MT

FLATHEAD COUNTY, MT48.3566°N, -114.0379°W Updated 49 min ago
FLOW RATE
2,230cfs
GAUGE HT
5.61ft
WATER TEMP
52°F
Flow Rate Historical Avg
MEDIAN FLOW RATE · 1 DAY
2,230cfs 6.4% vs avg
Optimal band: 1,913–2,588 cfs
PERIOD HIGH
2,340cfs
PERIOD LOW
2,170cfs
RUNNABLE
100%
last 1 day in band

Gauge Height

5.61ft

Water Temperature

51.8°F
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Station Location

48.3566, -114.0379
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DATA · USGS · NOAA · NWSUPDATED 2026-10-16 20:45 UTC
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