Missouri River above Mandan water level
River gauge, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States
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What this means
The Missouri River above Mandan reads 11.36 ft as of Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM CDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 11.15 ft and 11.49 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.07 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
- 11.65 ft−0.29 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 11.15 ft – 11.49 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 11.19 ft – 17.97 ft
Floating and fishing near Missouri River above Mandan
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Other gauges on the Missouri River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River above StantonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 61.22 ft | Very low | −0.18 ft | 41 mi |
| Missouri River near StantonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 6.88 ft | Very low | −0.16 ft | 37 mi |
| Missouri River near HenslerRiver gauge, Missouri River | 11.71 ft | Very low | −0.12 ft | 32 mi |
| Missouri River at WashburnRiver gauge, Missouri River | 7.82 ft | Very low | −0.08 ft | 31 mi |
| Missouri River at PriceRiver gauge, Missouri River | 16.92 ft | Very low | −0.08 ft | 15 mi |
| Missouri River at BismarckRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.80 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Missouri River below MandanRiver gauge, Missouri River | 18.76 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Missouri River near SchmidtRiver gauge, Missouri River | 11.93 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart River near MandanRiver gauge, Heart River | 8.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Drain on Wachter Ave at BismarckRiver gauge, Drain on Wachter Ave | 26.18 ft | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Heart River at Stark Bridge near JudsonRiver gauge, Heart River | 1.75 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Square Butte Creek below CenterRiver gauge, Square Butte Creek | 1.05 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Missouri River above Mandan compare with last year?
It is 0.29 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 11.65 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 Missouri River above Mandan today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM CDT, the water level was 11.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Missouri River above Mandan rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Missouri River above Mandan 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:06342470(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.86097, -100.87636(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 | 11.36 ft | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Missouri River above Mandan (usgs:06342470). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/missouri-river-above-mandan
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