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Souris River near Bantry water level

River gauge, Souris River, North Dakota, United States

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Right now

High for mid-October

Water level

5.14ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
318 cfs
3 5 8

History

History
246ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19246ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
358ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19358ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
510ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026510ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

Sunrise 08:08 AM Sunset 06:46 PM Daylight 10 hr, 38 min First quarter 58%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.