SWAN − NEAR BIGFORK (SWRM8)
   State:  Montana
   County:  Lake
   Latitude:  48 1' 27" North
   Longitude:  113 58' 44" West
   Elevation:  3063 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Missoula

   
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   Action Stage:  
6 ft
   Flood Stage:  
6.5 ft
   Moderate Flood Stage:  
7.5 ft
   Major Flood Stage:  
8 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for October 16, 2025
Mean Stage: 2.48 ft  Mean Flow: 532 cfs
Max Stage: 3.88 ft  Max Flow: 2080 cfs (1960)
Min Stage:  2.11 ft   Min Flow: 288 cfs (1938)

Statistics based on water years: 1923-2025
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 
7.34 ft
Record Flow: 
8890 cfs
Date of Record: 
June 20, 1974

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

Hydrograph plot for SWRM8


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