KOOTENAI − BELOW LIBBY DAM (KBDM8)
   State:  Montana
   County:  Lincoln
   Latitude:  48 24' 2" North
   Longitude:  115 19' 10" West
   Elevation:  2100 ft

   Supporting NWS Forecast Office: WFO Missoula

   
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   Flood Stage:  
27.5 ft
Daily Historical Statistics for January 30, 2026
Mean Stage: 20.19 ft  Mean Flow: 10100 cfs
Max Stage: 23.56 ft  Max Flow: 24200 cfs (1976)
Min Stage:  16.54 ft   Min Flow: 2000 cfs (1972)

Statistics based on water years: 1972-2025
* statistics estimated based on current rating

Record Stage: 
28.5 ft
Record Flow: 
54000 cfs
Date of Record: 
June 18, 2006

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

Hydrograph plot for KBDM8

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Hydrograph plot for KBDM8

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