Souris River near Bantry water level
River gauge, Souris River, North Dakota, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 318 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Souris River near Bantry: the latest reading is 5.14 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 2.61 ft above the median of 2.53 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.21 ft (+1.93 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.46 ft – 5.58 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.53 ft2.61 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.64 ft – 7.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.21 ft+1.93 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.46 ft – 5.58 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.62 ft – 9.10 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Souris River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souris River near SherwoodRiver gauge, Souris River | 4.89 ft | Very high | −0.15 ft | 77 mi |
| Souris River near FoxholmRiver gauge, Souris River | 7.45 ft | Very high | ±0 | 50 mi |
| Souris River above MinotRiver gauge, Souris River | 5.51 ft | Very high | +0.07 ft | 47 mi |
| Souris River at Broadway Bridge at MinotRiver gauge, Souris River | 42.09 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 44 mi |
| Souris River near VerendryeRiver gauge, Souris River | 4.78 ft | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Souris River near WesthopeRiver gauge, Souris River | 7.87 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 41 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek near Willow CityRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 5.51 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Wintering River near KarlsruheRiver gauge, Wintering River | 5.76 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Bonnes Coulee near VelvaRiver gauge, Bonnes Coulee | 8.14 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 39 mi |
| Antler River near MelitaRiver gauge, Antler River | 1.62 m | High | −0.01 m | 76 km |
| Gainsborough Creek near LyletonRiver gauge, Gainsborough Creek | 0.62 m | High | ±0 | 85 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Souris River near Bantry compare with last year?
It is 1.93 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.21 ft.
What is a normal level for the Souris River near Bantry in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.53 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.64 ft and 7.50 ft, based on 23 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 Souris River near Bantry today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 5.14 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Souris River near Bantry rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Souris River near Bantry normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:05122000(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.50556, -100.43444(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 | 5.14 ft | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 318 cfs | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Souris River near Bantry (usgs:05122000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/souris-river-near-bantry
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