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 January 26, 2026
Mean Stage: 1.93 ft  Mean Flow: 753 cfs
Max Stage: 4.29 ft  Max Flow: 4150 cfs (2005)
Min Stage:  1.06 ft   Min Flow: 356 cfs (2025)

Statistics based on water years: 1940-2025
* 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

Data Used In Plot   "label   USBR Observations   


Hydrograph plot for FCFM8

Data Used In Plot   "label   USBR Observations