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Sheyenne River above Harvey water level

River gauge, Sheyenne River, North Dakota, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

5.41ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Water temperature
44 °F
4 5 6

History

456ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20456ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
456ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20456ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
468ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026468ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
468ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026468ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Sheyenne River above Harvey, where the gauge shows 5.41 ft.

That puts it 0.58 ft above the median of 4.84 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 6.09 ft (−0.68 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.27 ft – 6.77 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 44 °F.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.84 ft0.58 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
4.13 ft – 6.14 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
6.09 ft−0.68 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
5.27 ft – 6.77 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
5.08 ft – 9.05 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 61° 31° – Wind 10 mph
20 Tue 70° 39° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 63° 44° – Wind 9 mph
22 Thu 74° 48° – Wind 13 mph
23 Fri 66° 61° 0.07 in, 25% Wind 22 mph
24 Sat 59° 41° – Wind 25 mph
25 Sun 47° 35° – Wind 25 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 08:07 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 10 hr, 37 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on the Sheyenne River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near FloraRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 11.02 ft Normal −0.04 ft 29 mi
Sheyenne River below Devils Lake State Outlet near BremenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 18.14 ft Very low +0.01 ft 32 mi
Sheyenne River near WarwickRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 2.85 ft Normal −0.04 ft 58 mi
Sheyenne River at Co Road 20 near KlotenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 30.73 ft Very low −0.04 ft 85 mi
Sheyenne River near CooperstownRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 10.06 ft Low −0.03 ft 91 mi
Sheyenne River below Baldhill DamRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 24.53 ft Normal +0.09 ft 99 mi
Sheyenne River at Valley CityRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 3.30 ft Below flood stage +0.10 ft 106 mi
Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State ParkRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 17.62 ft No reference yet −0.01 ft 124 mi
Sheyenne River at LisbonRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 3.21 ft Low −0.01 ft 138 mi
Sheyenne River at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 6.57 ft Low −0.06 ft 153 mi
Sheyenne River at HarwoodRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 68.76 ft Low −0.03 ft 152 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Wintering River near KarlsruheRiver gauge, Wintering River 5.60 ft Very high −0.15 ft 41 mi
Little Coulee near LeedsRiver gauge, Little Coulee 65.06 ft No reference yet −0.04 ft 46 mi
Souris River near VerendryeRiver gauge, Souris River 4.85 ft Normal +0.07 ft 48 mi
Big Coulee at Highway 2 near Churchs FerryRiver gauge, Big Coulee 50.14 ft Normal +0.02 ft 52 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sheyenne River above Harvey compare with last year?

It is 0.68 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.09 ft.

What is a normal level for the Sheyenne River above Harvey in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.84 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.13 ft and 6.14 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 above Harvey today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT, the water level was 5.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sheyenne River above Harvey rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sheyenne River above Harvey 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:05054500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
47.70278, -99.94861 (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 5.41 ft 2026-10-20 12:30 Provisional
Water temperature 44 °F 2026-10-20 12:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sheyenne River above Harvey (usgs:05054500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/sheyenne-river-above-harvey

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.

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