Can you swim here today?
Labelle Ditch
Montana · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 06327500, 16.7 miles away, reports a streamflow of 3,500 ft³/s near Labelle Ditch but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 06327500, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Daniels, MT; Dawson, MT; Garfield, MT; McCone, MT; Petroleum, MT; Phillips, MT; Prairie, MT and other areas. — NWS Glasgow MT
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 7,430 ft³/s over 38 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 7,430 ft³/s over 38 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Yellowstone River at Glendive, MT (16.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.