FLATHEAD − AT COLUMBIA FALLS (CFMM8)
   State:  Montana
   County:  Flathead
   Latitude:  48 21' 42" North
   Longitude:  114 11' 2" West
   Elevation:  2978 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Missoula

   
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   Action Stage:  
12.5 ft
   Flood Stage:  
13 ft
   Moderate Flood Stage:  
18 ft
   Major Flood Stage:  
22 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for April 23, 2024
Mean Stage: 7.31 ft  Mean Flow: 14000 cfs
Max Stage: 10.63 ft  Max Flow: 29000 cfs (1990)
Min Stage:  3.15 ft   Min Flow: 2370 cfs (1975)

Statistics based on water years: 1952-2023
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 
25.58 ft
Record Flow: 
176000 cfs
Date of Record: 
June 9, 1964

The 4-10 Day Trend Forecast is based on model guidance and uncertainty during this period is greater.

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Hydrograph plot for CFMM8


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