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Maple River at Nd-Sd State Line water level

River gauge, Maple River, North Dakota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.93ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.3 cfs
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 16.19 ft Minor floodstage 10.00 ft

History

1.931.941.95ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 181.931.941.95ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
24ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 10Oct 1824ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
-0510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-0510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
-0358ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-0358ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Maple River at Nd-Sd State Line, where the gauge shows 1.93 ft.

It is 8.07 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.69 ft (+0.24 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.93 ft – 2.02 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year
1.69 ft+0.24 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.93 ft – 2.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.36 ft – 4.19 ft
Highest on record
16.19 ftMarch 29, 1997

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

19.50 ft
The bridge at the gaging location is overtopped
16.50 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gaging location
16.00 ft
The bridge on 107th street and the bridge on main street in Frederick are under water
14.00 ft
The bridge 1 mile south of the gage is overtopped
13.50 ft
107th street is flooded and the water reaches the bottom of the bridge 2 miles south of the gage
13.00 ft
104th street is flooded
12.00 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile south of the gage the bridge 1 mile north of the gage is overtopped
11.00 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile north of the gage
10.50 ft
The bridge 2 miles north of the gage is overtopped
9.50 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 2 miles north of the gage
1.93 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
116.19 ftMarch 29, 1997
216.13 ftMarch 24, 2009
315.23 ftMarch 19, 2010
415.22 ftApril 11, 1969
514.26 ftApril 3, 2019
614.05 ftJune 10, 2005
712.43 ftMarch 16, 1966
812.42 ftApril 5, 2011
912.34 ftApril 17, 2023
1012.22 ftMarch 16, 1995

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:55 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min First quarter 46%

Map

Other gauges on the Maple River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Maple River near HopeRiver gauge, Maple River 1.72 ft No reference yet ±0 101 mi
Maple River near EnderlinRiver gauge, Maple River 1.92 ft Very low −0.04 ft 63 mi
Maple River near MapletonRiver gauge, Maple River 8.41 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 91 mi
Maple River below MapletonRiver gauge, Maple River 8.87 ft Low −0.10 ft 94 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
James River at Nd-Sd State LineRiver gauge, James River 88.17 ft Normal +0.07 ft 13 mi
Elm River near FrederickRiver gauge, Elm River 5.21 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 14 mi
Elm River at WestportRiver gauge, Elm River 4.09 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 20 mi
James River at ColumbiaRiver gauge, James River 9.31 ft Below flood stage +0.42 ft 24 mi
Elm River near OrdwayRiver gauge, Elm River 3.18 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 26 mi
Bear Creek near OakesRiver gauge, Bear Creek 5.30 ft Very low ±0 27 mi
Foot Creek near AberdeenRiver gauge, Foot Creek 4.16 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 30 mi
James River at LamoureRiver gauge, James River 8.09 ft Normal +0.08 ft 30 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Maple River at Nd-Sd State Line compare with last year?

It is 0.24 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.69 ft.

What is flood stage for the Maple River at Nd-Sd State Line?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.07 ft below it.

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 Maple River at Nd-Sd State Line today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 11:45 PM CDT, the water level was 1.93 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Maple River at Nd-Sd State Line rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Maple River at Nd-Sd State Line normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Maple River at Nd-Sd State Line?

The highest level on record is 16.19 ft on March 29, 1997.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:06471200 (Agency page)
Coordinates
45.93889, -98.45222 (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 1.93 ft 2026-10-18 04:45 Provisional
Flow 0.3 cfs 2026-10-18 04:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Maple River at Nd-Sd State Line (usgs:06471200). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/maple-river-at-nd-sd-state-line

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer