July-29-2025_Lake-Data

Precipitation in July has been nearly 300% of normal. The streamflow forecast for this week (subject to change) estimates that the lake will remain in the top 12 inches through most of August. SKQ project outflows and the Flathead Lake elevation are dependent on many...

June-9-2025_Lake-Data

Prolonged hot and dry forecasts continue to decrease the streamflow runoff forecasts for the Flathead Basin significantly. The lake was as full as allowed for flood risk management on May 26 and then the project ramped down to required minimum outflows to fill the...

May-27-2025_Lake-Data

Snowpack and streamflow runoff forecasts for the Flathead Basin are near 80% of average. The lake is steadily filling and is anticipated to reach full pool in early or mid-June. Both weather and streamflows are highly uncertain. A warm and rainy event can rapidly...

May-19-2025_Lake-Data

Streamflow runoff forecasts for the Flathead Basin are near normal for May and below normal for June through August. The lake is steadily filling and is anticipated to reach full pool in early or mid-June. Both weather and streamflows are highly uncertain. A warm and...

May-12-2025_Lake-Data

Snowpack and streamflow runoff forecasts for the Flathead Basin are near 85% of average. The lake is steadily filling and is anticipated to reach full pool in early or mid-June. Both weather and streamflows are highly uncertain. A warm and rainy event can rapidly...