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Sheyenne River near Warwick water level

River gauge, Sheyenne River, North Dakota, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.93ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
57.7 cfs
3 4

History

34ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 1934ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
34ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 1934ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
246ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026246ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
246ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026246ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Sheyenne River near Warwick reads 2.93 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.30 ft below the median of 3.23 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.38 ft (−0.45 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.26 ft and 3.17 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.23 ft0.30 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.27 ft – 3.95 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
3.38 ft−0.45 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.26 ft – 3.17 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.20 ft – 4.98 ft

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 61° 43° – Wind 16 mph
19 Mon 60° 31° – Wind 11 mph
20 Tue 67° 44° – Wind 15 mph
21 Wed 62° 47° – Wind 13 mph
22 Thu 69° 44° – Wind 14 mph
23 Fri 67° 60° 0.32 in, 38% Wind 19 mph
24 Sat 60° 36° 1.50 in, 35% Wind 26 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 08:00 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min First quarter 55%

Map

Other gauges on the Sheyenne River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sheyenne River above HarveyRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 5.41 ft Normal −0.14 ft 58 mi
Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near FloraRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 11.08 ft Normal +0.01 ft 33 mi
Sheyenne River below Devils Lake State Outlet near BremenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 18.11 ft Low −0.05 ft 26 mi
Sheyenne River at Co Road 20 near KlotenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 30.78 ft Very low −0.08 ft 28 mi
Sheyenne River near CooperstownRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 10.10 ft Low +0.02 ft 41 mi
Sheyenne River below Baldhill DamRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 24.44 ft Normal −0.01 ft 61 mi
Sheyenne River at Valley CityRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 3.20 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 70 mi
Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State ParkRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 17.63 ft No reference yet −0.01 ft 95 mi
Sheyenne River at LisbonRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 3.21 ft Low −0.03 ft 106 mi
Sheyenne River above Sheyenne R Diversion near HoraceRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 14.39 ft Normal +0.14 ft 111 mi
Sheyenne River at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 6.59 ft Low +0.05 ft 106 mi
Sheyenne River at HarwoodRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 68.76 ft Low −0.04 ft 103 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Tolna Coulee near TolnaRiver gauge, Tolna Coulee 15.48 ft Very low −0.01 ft 11 mi
Eastern Stump Lake near LakotaLake, Eastern Stump Lake 49.90 ft Flooding +0.01 ft 17 mi
James River near Grace CityRiver gauge, James River 4.44 ft Normal −0.04 ft 18 mi
Devils Lake near Devils LakeLake, Devils Lake 49.91 ft Flooding −0.04 ft 22 mi
James River above Arrowwood Lake near KensalRiver gauge, James River 2.05 ft Normal +0.08 ft 28 mi
Dry Lake near PennLake, Dry Lake 49.97 ft Very high −0.02 ft 32 mi
Morrison Lake near WebsterLake, Morrison Lake 58.03 ft Normal −0.11 ft 32 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sheyenne River near Warwick compare with last year?

It is 0.45 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.38 ft.

What is a normal level for the Sheyenne River near Warwick in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.23 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.27 ft and 3.95 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 near Warwick today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 08:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.93 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sheyenne River near Warwick rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.22 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sheyenne River near Warwick 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:05056000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
47.80556, -98.71583 (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 2.93 ft 2026-10-19 01:00 Provisional
Flow 57.7 cfs 2026-10-19 01:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sheyenne River near Warwick (usgs:05056000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/sheyenne-river-near-warwick

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