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Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam water level

River gauge, Sheyenne River, North Dakota, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

24.44ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
161 cfs
Water temperature
54 °F
24 25

History

2425ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 192425ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
23242526ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 1923242526ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
253035ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026253035ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
253035ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026253035ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam, where the gauge shows 24.44 ft.

That puts it 0.50 ft below the median of 24.94 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 24.60 ft (−0.16 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 23.28 ft – 25.99 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
24.94 ft0.50 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
23.87 ft – 25.59 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
24.60 ft−0.16 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
23.28 ft – 25.99 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
23.28 ft – 27.61 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

What happens at each level

32.00 ft
Rural flooding.
24.44 ft
Right now

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

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:57 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 43 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Sheyenne River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near FloraRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 11.07 ft Normal −0.03 ft 87 mi
Sheyenne River below Devils Lake State Outlet near BremenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 18.12 ft Low −0.04 ft 78 mi
Sheyenne River near WarwickRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 2.92 ft Normal −0.10 ft 61 mi
Sheyenne River at Co Road 20 near KlotenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 30.78 ft Very low −0.06 ft 45 mi
Sheyenne River near CooperstownRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 10.10 ft Low +0.03 ft 28 mi
Sheyenne River at Valley CityRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 3.20 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 9 mi
Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State ParkRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 17.63 ft No reference yet −0.01 ft 35 mi
Sheyenne River at LisbonRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 3.22 ft Low −0.01 ft 45 mi
Sheyenne River near KindredRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 3.69 ft Low −0.08 ft 58 mi
Sheyenne River above Sheyenne R Diversion near HoraceRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 14.38 ft Normal +0.12 ft 58 mi
Sheyenne River at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 6.60 ft Low +0.08 ft 56 mi
Sheyenne River at HarwoodRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 68.77 ft Low −0.03 ft 56 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Baldhill Creek near DazeyRiver gauge, Baldhill Creek 6.83 ft Very high −0.02 ft 14 mi
James River at JamestownRiver gauge, James River 4.27 ft Normal −0.09 ft 30 mi
Jamestown Dam and ReservoirReservoir 1,430.04 ft Normal 30 mi
Maple River near EnderlinRiver gauge, Maple River 1.89 ft Very low −0.03 ft 37 mi
Pipestem Creek near BuchananRiver gauge, Pipestem Creek 9.1 cfs Normal −2.5 cfs 39 mi
Rush River at AmeniaRiver gauge, Rush River 9.29 ft Very high +0.01 ft 41 mi
James River above Arrowwood Lake near KensalRiver gauge, James River 2.06 ft Normal +0.09 ft 42 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam compare with last year?

It is 0.16 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 24.60 ft.

What is a normal level for the Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 24.94 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 23.87 ft and 25.59 ft, based on 26 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 below Baldhill Dam today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT, the water level was 24.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 26 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:05058000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
47.03389, -98.08333 (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 24.44 ft 2026-10-19 04:00 Provisional
Flow 161 cfs 2026-10-19 04:00 Provisional
Water temperature 54 °F 2026-10-19 04:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam (usgs:05058000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/sheyenne-river-below-baldhill-dam

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