Shields HUC8 10070003
A 2,212 km² sub-basin of the Missouri region in MT. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
54
Moderate
Drought index
167
Moderate
Area in D2+
1.75%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
100%
of 1 reporting
Median flow
43%
p18 of record
Water assets
346
20 springs · 82 wells
USGS gauges (2)
- Shields River nr Livingston MT0619560040 cfsp18 · below normal
- Shields River bl SF Shields River nr Wilsall, MT0619297812 cfsno long-term record
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 167 | 1.75 | 1/1 | p18 |
Top water assets
- 69Brackett Creekriver
- 69Cottonwood Creekriver
- 69Potter Creekriver
- 69Pepperreservoir
- 69Shields Riverriver
- 69Brackett Creekriver
- 69Shields Riverriver
- 69Shields River Bl Sf Shields River Nr Wilsall, Mtriver
- 69Porcupine Creekriver
- 69Flathead Creekriver