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East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall water level

River gauge, East Fork Shell Creek, North Dakota, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

5.84ft Steady over the last 24 hours

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History

456ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19456ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
3456ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 193456ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
46ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202646ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
46ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202646ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall: the latest reading is 5.84 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 4.73 ft, based on 20 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.11 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 5.71 ft, a difference of +0.13 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.58 ft – 5.88 ft.

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

Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.73 ft1.11 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.45 ft – 5.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
Same day last year
5.71 ft+0.13 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
5.58 ft – 5.88 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
3.31 ft – 6.77 ft

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 05:54 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near RaubRiver gauge, Deepwater Creek 5.47 ft Normal ±0 15 mi
Bear Den Creek near MandareeRiver gauge, Bear Den Creek 6.20 ft Very high +0.01 ft 28 mi
White Earth River above Mouth near ManitouRiver gauge, White Earth River 8.86 ft No reference yet −0.03 ft 32 mi
White Earth River at White EarthRiver gauge, White Earth River 0.43 ft Normal +0.03 ft 39 mi
Des Lacs River at FoxholmRiver gauge, Des Lacs River 3.95 ft Very low +0.06 ft 42 mi
White Earth Lake near White EarthLake, White Earth Lake 53.33 ft Very high +0.01 ft 43 mi
Souris River near FoxholmRiver gauge, Souris River 7.45 ft Very high −0.01 ft 44 mi
Souris River above MinotRiver gauge, Souris River 5.51 ft Very high +0.06 ft 44 mi

Questions and answers

Is East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.13 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.71 ft.

What is a normal level for East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.73 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.45 ft and 5.50 ft, based on 20 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 East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM MDT, the water level was 5.84 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 20 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:06332523 (Agency page)
Coordinates
47.94861, -102.21444 (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 5.84 ft 2026-10-19 11:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall (usgs:06332523). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/east-fork-shell-creek-near-parshall

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