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 March 05, 2026
Mean Stage: 6.09 ft  Mean Flow: 8710 cfs
Max Stage: 10.12 ft  Max Flow: 21700 cfs (1996)
Min Stage:  1.69 ft   Min Flow: 1280 cfs (1940)

Statistics based on water years: 1939-2025
* 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

Data Used In Plot   "label   USGS Observations