BITTERROOT − NEAR MISSOULA (BITM8)
   State:  Montana
   County:  Missoula
   Latitude:  46 49' 55" North
   Longitude:  114 3' 11" West
   Elevation:  3110 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Missoula
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   Action Stage:  10 ft
   Flood Stage:  11 ft
   Moderate Flood Stage:  13 ft
   Major Flood Stage:  15 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for June 20, 2026
Mean Flow: 7700 cfs
Max Flow: 37400 cfs (1899)
Min Flow: 2270 cfs (2015)

Statistics based on water years: 1899-2024
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 14.55 ft
Record Flow: 38300 cfs
Date of Record: June 20, 1899

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

Hydrograph plot for BITM8

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Hydrograph plot for BITM8

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