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USGS Streamgage 06293500

Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency, MT

Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency, MT is USGS streamgage 06293500 in Montana, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10080016. It sits on the Little Bighorn River, alongside 3 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 1,186 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1912. Typical flow runs near 214.4 cfs in July and 254.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Montana
Drainage area
1,186 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3,062 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
10080016
Coordinates
45.56834, -107.45277
USGS site number
06293500
Records begin
1912-04-11 (114 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency, MT. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.

Forecast daily mean discharge in cubic feet per second, by date
Date Low p10 Expected p50 High p90 Range
39 45.5 53.8
36.3 45.2 57
34.2 44.3 58
34.1 44.9 61.1
33.4 45.2 62.4
31.7 44.3 61.8
33.7 46.2 65.2
33.6 47.1 68.2
31.5 45 65.2
31.5 45.2 66.7
32.5 46.8 71.6
32.8 48.9 81.1
31.1 46.4 74.6
29 44.3 73.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 49 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 66.9 112.7 182.4
February 83.4 126.6 316.4
March 110.6 215.1 778.4
April 136.1 254.9 780.9
May 228.7 475.9 1,030.2
June 263.4 691.1 1,461.3
July 62.3 214.4 551.2
August 34.2 100.2 210.4
September 37.4 103.4 208.9
October 76.6 144.6 233.1
November 105.1 147.2 216.2
December 89.2 127.5 199.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency, MT normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 691.1 cfs, against 100.2 cfs in August, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency, MT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 112.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 66.9 and 182.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency, MT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 06293500 begin in 1912, about 114 years, covering roughly 346 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency, MT?
The gauge sits at 45.56834, -107.45277, in Montana, in hydrologic subbasin 10080016, at an elevation of about 3,062 feet, draining roughly 1,186 square miles.
Can I use Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency, MT data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

Upstream and downstream on the Little Bighorn River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Little Bighorn River in full.

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