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Missouri River North 9 at Williston water level

River gauge, Missouri River North 9, North Dakota, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

22.50ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

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History

222426ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19222426ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
22242628ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 1922242628ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
2530ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20262530ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
2530ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20262530ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

At 22.50 ft, the Missouri River North 9 at Williston is below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.09 ft below the median of 23.60 ft for mid-October, based on 58 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 22.63 ft (−0.13 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 22.47 ft and 23.27 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 58 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
23.60 ft1.09 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
21.58 ft – 26.70 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (58 years of records)
Same day last year
22.63 ft−0.13 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
22.47 ft – 23.27 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
22.42 ft – 26.45 ft

What the stage means on the water

Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:00 PM Daylight 10 hr, 39 min First quarter 57%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Missouri River near WillistonRiver gauge, Missouri River 13.20 ft Normal +0.14 ft 5.4 mi
Little Muddy River below Cow Creek near WillistonRiver gauge, Little Muddy River 4.65 ft Normal −0.02 ft 10 mi
Missouri River North 5A at BufordRiver gauge, Missouri River North 5A 7.23 ft Normal +0.05 ft 20 mi
Tobacco Garden Creek near Watford CityRiver gauge, Tobacco Garden Creek 2.5 cfs Normal −0.3 cfs 23 mi
Missouri River North 5 at NohlyRiver gauge, Missouri River North 5 63.93 ft Normal −0.04 ft 24 mi
Yellowstone River North 2 near CartwrightRiver gauge, Yellowstone River North 2 62.93 ft Very low +0.03 ft 25 mi
Missouri River North 4 near NohlyRiver gauge, Missouri River North 4 10.74 ft Normal −0.05 ft 27 mi
Cherry Creek on State Highway 23 near SchaferRiver gauge, Cherry Creek on State Highway 23 5.99 ft Low −0.03 ft 30 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Missouri River North 9 at Williston compare with last year?

It is 0.13 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 22.63 ft.

What is a normal level for the Missouri River North 9 at Williston in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 23.60 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 21.58 ft and 26.70 ft, based on 58 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 Missouri River North 9 at Williston today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM MDT, the water level was 22.50 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Missouri River North 9 at Williston rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Missouri River North 9 at Williston normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 58 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:06330110 (Agency page)
Coordinates
48.13694, -103.60444 (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 22.50 ft 2026-10-19 08:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Missouri River North 9 at Williston (usgs:06330110). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/missouri-river-north-9-at-williston

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