Long Creek near Noonan water level
River gauge, Long Creek, North Dakota, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Long Creek near Noonan is above normal at 3.29 ft.
That puts it 0.53 ft above the median of 2.77 ft for mid-October, based on 24 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.23 ft (+0.06 ft).
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.25 ft and 3.71 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.77 ft0.53 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.96 ft – 3.37 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.23 ft+0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.25 ft – 3.71 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.71 ft – 8.01 ft
Floating and fishing near Long Creek near Noonan
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Creek near EstevanRiver gauge, Long Creek | 536.69 m | Very high | ±0 | 14 km |
| Short Creek near Roche PerceeRiver gauge, Short Creek | 1.14 m | High | −0.01 m | 17 km |
| Souris River below Rafferty ReservoirRiver gauge, Souris River | 2.75 m | Very high | ±0 | 18 km |
| Rafferty Reservoir near EstevanReservoir, Rafferty Reservoir | 549.81 m | High | +0.03 m | 18 km |
| Boundary Reservoir Diversion Canal near EstevanReservoir, Boundary Reservoir Diversion Canal | 1.27 m | High | −0.02 m | 19 km |
| Long Creek at Western Crossing of International BoundaryRiver gauge, Long Creek | 0.64 m | Very high | ±0 | 20 km |
| East Branch Short Creek Reservoir near ColumbusReservoir, East Branch Short Creek Reservoir | 28.11 ft | Very high | −0.06 ft | 13 mi |
| Cooke Creek near GoodwaterRiver gauge, Cooke Creek | 0.46 m | Very low | ±0 | 57 km |
Questions and answers
How does Long Creek near Noonan compare with last year?
It is 0.06 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.23 ft.
What is a normal level for Long Creek near Noonan in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.77 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.96 ft and 3.37 ft, based on 24 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 Long Creek near Noonan today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT, the water level was 3.29 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Long Creek near Noonan rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.17 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Long Creek near Noonan normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:05113600(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.98111, -103.07611(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 | 3.29 ft | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Long Creek near Noonan (usgs:05113600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/long-creek-near-noonan
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