Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near Flora water level

Name: Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near Flora water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Sheyenne River, North Dakota, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

11.02ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:15 PM CDT (42 min ago)

Flow: 3.3 cfs
Water temperature: 51 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near Flora is at 11.02 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.30 ft below the median of 11.32 ft for mid-October, based on 19 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 11.47 ft (−0.45 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 10.75 ft and 11.66 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 51 °F.

Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 11.32 ft0.30 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 10.62 ft – 12.09 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
Same day last year: 11.47 ft−0.45 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 10.75 ft – 11.66 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 10.62 ft – 17.59 ft

Floating and fishing near Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near Flora

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 72° 35° – Wind 16 mph

18 Sun 62° 41° – Wind 17 mph

19 Mon 61° 32° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 69° 43° – Wind 15 mph

21 Wed 65° 48° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 70° 45° – Wind 15 mph

23 Fri 64° 47° 0.26 in, 42% Wind 24 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 08:03 AM Sunset 06:43 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Sheyenne River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sheyenne River above HarveyRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	5.42 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	29 mi
Sheyenne River below Devils Lake State Outlet near BremenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	18.15 ft	Low	+0.04 ft	9 mi
Sheyenne River near WarwickRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	2.86 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	33 mi
Sheyenne River at Co Road 20 near KlotenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	30.76 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	62 mi
Sheyenne River near CooperstownRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	10.07 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	72 mi
Sheyenne River below Baldhill DamRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	24.54 ft	Normal	+0.10 ft	87 mi
Sheyenne River at Valley CityRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	3.24 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	95 mi
Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State ParkRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	17.62 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	117 mi
Sheyenne River at LisbonRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	3.22 ft	Low	±0	130 mi
Sheyenne River above Sheyenne R Diversion near HoraceRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	14.29 ft	Normal	−0.11 ft	141 mi
Sheyenne River at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	6.63 ft	Low	+0.06 ft	137 mi
Sheyenne River at HarwoodRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	68.79 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	134 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Coulee at Highway 2 near Churchs FerryRiver gauge, Big Coulee	50.14 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	27 mi
Devils Lake near Devils LakeLake, Devils Lake	49.91 ft	Flooding	−0.06 ft	27 mi
Dry Lake near PennLake, Dry Lake	49.93 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	30 mi
James River near Grace CityRiver gauge, James River	4.45 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	35 mi
Morrison Lake near WebsterLake, Morrison Lake	58.11 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	36 mi
Starkweather Coulee near WebsterRiver gauge, Starkweather Coulee	1.2 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	36 mi
Mauvais Coulee near CandoRiver gauge, Mauvais Coulee	0.8 cfs	Normal	+0.1 cfs	42 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near Flora compare with last year?

It is 0.45 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 11.47 ft.

What is a normal level for the Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near Flora in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 11.32 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 10.62 ft and 12.09 ft, based on 19 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 Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near Flora today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:15 PM CDT, the water level was 11.02 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near Flora rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.26 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near Flora normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 19 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:05055300 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 47.90778, -99.41556 (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	11.02 ft	2026-10-19 23:15	Provisional
Flow	3.3 cfs	2026-10-19 23:15	Provisional
Water temperature	51 °F	2026-10-19 23:15	Provisional

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