+115.0 cfs (+1.01%) since yesterday
213.06% of Normal
•
8 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Milk River
was last observed at
11,464
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
22,739
acre-ft of water today; about 213%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,381 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2018-04-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at
72,890 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Milk River At Tampico Mt
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,140 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Milk River Near Harlem Mt
with a gauge stage of 12.09 ft.
This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Milk River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,656 ft, the
Milk River At Eastern Crossing Of Int Bndry.
Last Updated
2024-05-16
Streamflow
11,464.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
213.06%
Maximum
72,890.0 cfs
2018-04-24
About the milk river
The Milk River is a tributary of the Missouri River that spans 729 kilometers and flows through Montana and Alberta, Canada. The river is named after its milky appearance, which is caused by suspended sediments from glacial runoff. The Milk River was historically important to the indigenous Blackfeet people, who relied on it for water and hunting. The St. Mary River Dam and Reservoir, located in Montana, was built in 1921 for irrigation purposes and is the largest reservoir on the Milk River. Other reservoirs include the Fresno Reservoir and Nelson Reservoir. The Milk River is used for recreational activities like fishing, hunting, and camping, and supports agricultural practices in the surrounding areas. In recent years, drought and climate change have led to decreased water levels and concerns about the river's future sustainability.
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