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Des Lacs River near Kenmare water level

River gauge, Des Lacs River, North Dakota, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

2.31ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
24.9 cfs
0 1 3 4

History

2.32.42.5ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 192.32.42.5ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
2.42.62.8ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 192.42.62.8ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
123ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026123ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
123ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026123ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level

What this means

The gauge at Des Lacs River near Kenmare shows 2.31 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

A year ago it stood at 1.38 ft (+0.93 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.30 ft and 2.90 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year
1.38 ft+0.93 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.30 ft – 2.90 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
0.85 ft – 3.62 ft

High water at Des Lacs River near Kenmare

The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.

Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 58° 42° – Wind 18 mph
19 Mon 59° 34° – Wind 15 mph
20 Tue 66° 40° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 60° 42° – Wind 9 mph
22 Thu 71° 49° – Wind 17 mph
23 Fri 70° 55° 0.13 in, 35% Wind 17 mph
24 Sat 63° 35° 0.06 in, 35% Wind 28 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 05:53 PM Daylight 10 hr, 38 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Des Lacs River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Des Lacs River at FoxholmRiver gauge, Des Lacs River 3.96 ft Very low +0.07 ft 25 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Lake Darling near FoxholmLake, Lake Darling 96.54 ft High −0.03 ft 21 mi
Souris River near FoxholmRiver gauge, Souris River 7.45 ft Very high −0.01 ft 27 mi
Souris River near SherwoodRiver gauge, Souris River 4.87 ft Very high −0.14 ft 28 mi
White Earth Lake near White EarthLake, White Earth Lake 53.34 ft Very high +0.01 ft 35 mi
Souris River above MinotRiver gauge, Souris River 5.51 ft Very high +0.04 ft 37 mi
White Earth River at White EarthRiver gauge, White Earth River 0.44 ft Normal +0.05 ft 38 mi
East Branch Short Creek Reservoir near ColumbusReservoir, East Branch Short Creek Reservoir 28.17 ft Very high +0.03 ft 45 mi
Short Creek near Roche PerceeRiver gauge, Short Creek 1.15 m High −0.01 m 79 km

Questions and answers

How does the Des Lacs River near Kenmare compare with last year?

It is 0.93 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.38 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 Des Lacs River near Kenmare today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.31 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Des Lacs River near Kenmare rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Des Lacs River near Kenmare normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.

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:05116150 (Agency page)
Coordinates
48.58972, -101.99694 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.31 ft 2026-10-19 15:00 Provisional
Flow 24.9 cfs 2026-10-19 15:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Des Lacs River near Kenmare (usgs:05116150). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/des-lacs-river-near-kenmare

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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