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Bear Den Creek near Mandaree water level

River gauge, Bear Den Creek, North Dakota, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

6.19ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.0 cfs
4 5 6

History

456ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20456ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
456ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20456ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
3456ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20263456ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
3456ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20263456ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Bear Den Creek near Mandaree shows 6.19 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.89 ft above the median of 4.30 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 5.35 ft (+0.84 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.18 ft and 6.25 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
4.30 ft1.89 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.37 ft – 5.21 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
Same day last year
5.35 ft+0.84 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
6.18 ft – 6.25 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
4.72 ft – 6.35 ft

High water at Bear Den Creek near Mandaree

The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.

Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 66° 39° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 60° 36° – Wind 12 mph
22 Thu 77° 49° – Wind 8 mph
23 Fri 78° 60° – Wind 21 mph
24 Sat 56° 42° – Wind 26 mph
25 Sun 42° 32° – Wind 21 mph
26 Mon 41° 28° – Wind 19 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 05:55 PM Daylight 10 hr, 37 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Cherry Creek on State Highway 23 near SchaferRiver gauge, Cherry Creek on State Highway 23 6.00 ft Low +0.02 ft 19 mi
Tobacco Garden Creek near Watford CityRiver gauge, Tobacco Garden Creek 1.8 cfs Normal −1.0 cfs 23 mi
Little Missouri River near Watford CityRiver gauge, Little Missouri River 7.07 ft High +0.14 ft 26 mi
East Fork Shell Creek near ParshallRiver gauge, East Fork Shell Creek 5.84 ft Very high +0.01 ft 28 mi
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near RaubRiver gauge, Deepwater Creek 5.48 ft Normal ±0 31 mi
Knife River at ManningRiver gauge, Knife River 6.08 ft Normal −0.13 ft 38 mi
White Earth River at White EarthRiver gauge, White Earth River 0.47 ft Normal +0.01 ft 41 mi
Missouri River North 9 at WillistonRiver gauge, Missouri River North 9 22.53 ft Low −0.54 ft 46 mi

Questions and answers

How does Bear Den Creek near Mandaree compare with last year?

It is 0.84 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.35 ft.

What is a normal level for Bear Den Creek near Mandaree in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.30 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.37 ft and 5.21 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 Bear Den Creek near Mandaree today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM MDT, the water level was 6.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bear Den Creek near Mandaree rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Bear Den Creek near Mandaree normal?

Very 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:06332515 (Agency page)
Coordinates
47.78722, -102.76806 (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 6.19 ft 2026-10-20 17:30 Provisional
Flow 0.0 cfs 2026-10-20 17:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bear Den Creek near Mandaree (usgs:06332515). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/bear-den-creek-near-mandaree

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

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