River stage
Landusky, Missouri River
- River level
- 13.70 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.50 ft
- Recent high
- 16.23 ft
- Recent low
- 13.12 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LDKM8
- 30-day change
- +0.32 ft
- Average
- 13.76 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 36.80 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Landusky, MT read 13.70 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.30 ft below action stage. That is 0.32 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LDKM8
Water 48 °F (9 °C) · 3 °F cooler than normal for this date · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.80 ft | 2019-03-27 |
| 2 | 34.17 ft | 1978-03-25 |
| 3 | 32.35 ft | 2011-06-11 |
| 4 | 32.17 ft | 2014-03-10 |
| 5 | 29.80 ft | 1996-03-13 |
| 6 | 29.03 ft | 1975-06-23 |
| 7 | 28.54 ft | 1986-02-26 |
| 8 | 27.92 ft | 2013-06-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 25.40 ft
June 2018 - Boat ramp at James Kipp Campground is under water
- 27.00 ft
June 2018 - Estimated that James Kipp Campground area begins to flood.
- 29.00 ft
March 2019...At 29 Feet, James Kipp Recreation area starts taking on water. Boat ramps are under water. Snowmelt was the main cause.
- 36.50 ft
March 2019...At 36 to 37 feet...the James Kipp Recreation is under 4 to 5 feet of water. Low spots could be deeper. Main cause was an ice jam. Gauge was damaged and moved to higher ground after this incident.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Landusky?
No. The Missouri River at Landusky is at 13.7 ft, 12.3 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Landusky?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 26 ft, minor flooding 27 ft, moderate flooding 29 ft and major flooding 33 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Landusky?
The highest crest on record is 36.8 ft, on 2019-03-27.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Landusky?
At 13.7 ft it is higher than 61% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Landusky, Missouri River?
The water temperature at Landusky, Missouri River is 48 °F (8.8 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 3 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 1.8 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LDKM8); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06115200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.