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SwedenBonnes Coulee near Velva water level
River gauge, Bonnes Coulee, North Dakota, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 0.9 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Bonnes Coulee near Velva is 8.13 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.05 ft and 8.44 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.03 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 8.13 ft0.00 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 8.05 ft – 8.44 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 7.32 ft – 14.52 ft
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souris River near VerendryeRiver gauge, Souris River | 4.85 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 13 mi |
| Wintering River near KarlsruheRiver gauge, Wintering River | 5.61 ft | Very high | −0.15 ft | 20 mi |
| Souris River at Broadway Bridge at MinotRiver gauge, Souris River | 42.09 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Souris River above MinotRiver gauge, Souris River | 5.51 ft | Very high | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Souris River near FoxholmRiver gauge, Souris River | 7.44 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 34 mi |
| Audubon Lake North DakotaReservoir | 1,846.34 ft | High | 34 mi | |
| Des Lacs River at FoxholmRiver gauge, Des Lacs River | 3.93 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 36 mi |
| Souris River near BantryRiver gauge, Souris River | 5.08 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Bonnes Coulee near Velva higher than last year?
It is about the same as on this day last year, when the reading was 8.13 ft.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Bonnes Coulee near Velva today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM CDT, the water level was 8.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bonnes Coulee near Velva rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Bonnes Coulee near Velva normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05119410(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.05518, -100.95144(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 8.13 ft | 2026-10-20 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.9 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bonnes Coulee near Velva (usgs:05119410). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/bonnes-coulee-near-velva
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer