FLATHEAD − NEAR POLSON (FPOM8)
   State:  Montana
   County:  Lake
   Latitude:  47 40' 49" North
   Longitude:  114 14' 44" West
   Elevation:  2693 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Missoula

   
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   Flood Stage:  
18 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for May 15, 2026
Mean Stage: 9.66 ft  Mean Flow: 19900 cfs
Max Stage: 16.62 ft  Max Flow: 54800 cfs (1947)
Min Stage:  3.41 ft   Min Flow: 3380 cfs (1995)

Statistics based on water years: 1939-2024
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 
21 ft
Record Flow: 
110000 cfs
Date of Record: 
June 1, 1894

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

Hydrograph plot for FPOM8

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Hydrograph plot for FPOM8

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