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 March 22, 2026
Mean Stage: 3.96 ft  Mean Flow: 1490 cfs
Max Stage: 6.52 ft  Max Flow: 5510 cfs (2017)
Min Stage:  3.15 ft   Min Flow: 703 cfs (2023)

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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