OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

South F Flathead River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: South F Flathead River near Columbia Falls Mount • Rocky Mountains• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

6.23 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

2,970 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Water Temperature

11.2 deg C

Gauge sensor thermistor

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 12362500 • COORD: 48.357°, -114.038°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 4:24 PM

South F Flathead River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (South F Flathead River)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 6.23 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: South F Flathead River

The South F Flathead River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Rocky Mountains basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the South F Flathead River near Columbia Falls Mount gauging station (coordinates: 48.3566°N, -114.0379°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Rocky Mountains

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

South F Flathead Riv

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
South F Flathead River near Columbia Falls Mount CURRENT GAUGE	Rocky Mountains	48.357°, -114.038°	12362500	Viewing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: South F Flathead River

What is the current South F Flathead River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the South F Flathead River water level at South F Flathead River near Columbia Falls Mount is measured at 6.23 ft with an observed discharge of 2,970 ft3/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for South F Flathead River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for South F Flathead River is located at coordinates 48.3566° Latitude and -114.0379° Longitude in Rocky Mountains. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 12362500.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for South F Flathead River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the South F Flathead River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the South F Flathead River flow? ↓

The South F Flathead River courses through United States across the Rocky Mountains basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.