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Photo: Belt Commercial HD2 NRHP 04001380 Cascade County, MT by Jon Roanhaus (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 45 years).

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 06090500, as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 45 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
53 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.28 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 66 ftΒ³/s over 45 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Belt Creek near Monarch MT (12.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Belt Creek

H: 91Β° L: 62Β°
Overcast
Overcast
62Β°
|
Feels like 56Β°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
47%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
67Β°
3 AM
Overcast
65Β°
6 AM
Overcast
62Β°
9 AM
Overcast
72Β°
12 PM
Overcast
86Β°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
90Β°
6 PM
Cloudy
88Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Belt Creek?
Belt Creek is a river in Montana.
Can you swim at Belt Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Belt Creek rated?
Belt Creek in Montana has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 62 reviews.

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