MF FLATHEAD − NEAR WEST GLACIER (WGCM8)
   State:  Montana
   County:  Flathead
   Latitude:  48 29' 43" North
   Longitude:  114 0' 33" West
   Elevation:  3129 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Missoula

   
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   Action Stage:  
9 ft
   Flood Stage:  
10 ft
   Moderate Flood Stage:  
14 ft
   Major Flood Stage:  
18 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for May 14, 2026
Mean Stage: 5.44 ft  Mean Flow: 9190 cfs
Max Stage: 10.30 ft  Max Flow: 26900 cfs (2013)
Min Stage:  3.52 ft   Min Flow: 3180 cfs (2010)

Statistics based on water years: 1940-2024
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 
36.46 ft
Record Flow: 
140000 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 WGCM8

Data Used In Plot   "label   USBR Observations   


Hydrograph plot for WGCM8

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