Cedar Creek near Haynes water level
River gauge, Cedar Creek, North Dakota, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Cedar Creek near Haynes, where the gauge shows 4.02 ft.
That puts it 0.16 ft below the median of 4.18 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.20 ft (−0.18 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.92 ft – 4.09 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.18 ft0.16 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.91 ft – 5.36 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.20 ft−0.18 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.92 ft – 4.09 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.86 ft – 5.62 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Cedar Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek near RaleighRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | −0.11 ft | Very low | ±0 | 55 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannonball River at RegentRiver gauge, Cannonball River | 4.74 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| North Fork Grand River near White ButteRiver gauge, North Fork Grand River | −0.03 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Shadehill ReservoirReservoir | 2,265.23 ft | Low | 31 mi | |
| South Fork Grand River near CashRiver gauge, South Fork Grand River | 0.70 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 36 mi |
| Heart River above Lake Tschida near Glen UllinRiver gauge, Heart River | 2.45 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 39 mi |
| Grand River near Thunder HawkRiver gauge, Grand River | 5.06 ft | Normal | ±0 | 41 mi |
| Heart River near RichardtonRiver gauge, Heart River | 3.86 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 42 mi |
| Lake Tschida and Heart ButteLake | 2,057.62 ft | Low | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Cedar Creek near Haynes compare with last year?
It is 0.18 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.20 ft.
What is a normal level for Cedar Creek near Haynes in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.18 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.91 ft and 5.36 ft, based on 27 years of records.
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 Cedar Creek near Haynes today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:15 AM MDT, the water level was 4.02 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cedar Creek near Haynes rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cedar Creek near Haynes normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06352000(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.15528, -102.47528(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 | 4.02 ft | 2026-10-19 12:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 12:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cedar Creek near Haynes (usgs:06352000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/cedar-creek-near-haynes
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer