Rush River at Amenia water level

Name: Rush River at Amenia water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Rush River, North Dakota, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

9.28ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT (2 hours ago)

Flow: 0.0 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Rush River at Amenia is well above normal at 9.28 ft.

The median for mid-October is 4.04 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 5.24 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 14.44 ft, a difference of −5.16 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 9.23 ft and 10.07 ft.

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

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.04 ft5.24 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.18 ft – 9.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year: 14.44 ft−5.16 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 9.23 ft – 10.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 9.23 ft – 15.51 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 67° 38° – Wind 16 mph

19 Mon 63° 36° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 71° 38° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 63° 49° – Wind 14 mph

22 Thu 70° 44° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 65° 57° 0.63 in, 23% Wind 21 mph

24 Sat 61° 41° 0.13 in, 33% Wind 24 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:52 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 10 hr, 46 min First quarter 52%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Maple River below MapletonRiver gauge, Maple River	8.82 ft	Low	−0.06 ft	11 mi
Maple River near MapletonRiver gauge, Maple River	8.38 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	12 mi
Sheyenne River at HarwoodRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	68.77 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	15 mi
Sheyenne River Diversion at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River Diversion	6.63 ft	Low	−0.07 ft	16 mi
Sheyenne River at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	6.57 ft	Low	+0.04 ft	17 mi
Red River of The North near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Red River of The North	14.17 ft	Very low	−0.05 ft	19 mi
Red River of The North at FargoRiver gauge, Red River of The North	14.06 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	23 mi
Sheyenne River above Sheyenne R Diversion near HoraceRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	14.39 ft	Normal	+0.14 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Rush River at Amenia higher than last year?

No, it is 5.16 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 14.44 ft.

What is a normal level for the Rush River at Amenia in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.04 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.18 ft and 9.20 ft, based on 24 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 Rush River at Amenia today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 9.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Rush River at Amenia rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Rush River at Amenia normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:05060500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 47.01667, -97.21389 (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	9.28 ft	2026-10-18 19:00	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-18 19:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rush River at Amenia (usgs:05060500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/rush-river-at-amenia

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