NF FLATHEAD − NEAR COLUMBIA FALLS (FCFM8)
   State:  Montana
   County:  Flathead
   Latitude:  48 29' 44" North
   Longitude:  114 7' 36" West
   Elevation:  3145 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Missoula

   
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   Action Stage:  
12.5 ft
   Flood Stage:  
13 ft
   Moderate Flood Stage:  
17 ft
   Major Flood Stage:  
19 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for April 23, 2024
Mean Stage: 4.49 ft  Mean Flow: 4570 cfs
Max Stage: 7.14 ft  Max Flow: 11700 cfs (2016)
Min Stage:  2.01 ft   Min Flow: 798 cfs (2001)

Statistics based on water years: 1940-2023
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 
18.6 ft
Record Flow: 
69100 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.

Hydrograph plot for FCFM8


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Hydrograph plot for FCFM8


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