CLARK FORK − NEAR PLAINS (PLNM8)
   State:  Montana
   County:  Sanders
   Latitude:  47 25' 46" North
   Longitude:  114 51' 18" West
   Elevation:  2449 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Missoula

   
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   Action Stage:  
15 ft
   Flood Stage:  
16 ft
   Moderate Flood Stage:  
18 ft
   Major Flood Stage:  
19.5 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for March 14, 2026
Mean Stage: 4.97 ft  Mean Flow: 11900 cfs
Max Stage: 8.72 ft  Max Flow: 33400 cfs (1996)
Min Stage:  3.09 ft   Min Flow: 4800 cfs (1937)

Statistics based on water years: 1911-2024
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 
19.17 ft
Record Flow: 
134000 cfs
Date of Record: 
June 5, 1948

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

Hydrograph plot for PLNM8

Data Used In Plot   "label   USGS Observations