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Sheyenne River at Valley City water level

River gauge, Sheyenne River, North Dakota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.31ft Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
224 cfs
10 20 Highest onrecord 20.69 ft Minor floodstage 15.00 ft

History

3.203.253.30ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 203.203.253.30ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
246ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20246ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
51015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage51015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
2468ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20262468ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Sheyenne River at Valley City reads 3.31 ft, a normal level.

It is 11.69 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.54 ft (−1.23 ft).

The water is rising: up 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 11.69 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.24 ft and 6.44 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year
4.54 ft−1.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.24 ft – 6.44 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.24 ft – 8.72 ft
Highest on record
20.69 ftApril 13, 2009

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 15.00 ft, still 11.69 ft away.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft
Top of I-94 bridge.
20.69 ft
RECORD FLOOD. April 13, 2009.
20.00 ft
Elevation of the top of the emergency dikes. Low steel in I-94 bridge.
18.00 ft
Actions are taken to protect electrical distribution equipment.
17.20 ft
The City of Valley City installs removable floodwalls in the University district.
17.00 ft
MAJOR FLOOD. Levees and low spots are re-enforced.
16.00 ft
MODERATE FLOOD. Storm drains are closed.
15.00 ft
MINOR FLOOD. Actions are taken to protect the power plant.
14.00 ft
Diking required to keep river in channel. Highway 10 in Valley City flooded.
12.50 ft
ACTION STAGE/FLOOD SERVICE STAGE.
3.31 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
120.69 ftApril 13, 2009
220.66 ftApril 18, 2011
320.00 ftApril 1, 1882
418.78 ftApril 21, 1996
518.07 ftMay 1, 2022
618.05 ftJuly 16, 1993
718.01 ftApril 19, 1997
817.62 ftApril 19, 1969
917.51 ftApril 28, 1948
1016.57 ftMarch 29, 1995

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 64° 33° – Wind 9 mph
20 Tue 69° 38° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 65° 39° – Wind 11 mph
22 Thu 76° 52° – Wind 11 mph
23 Fri 76° 57° 0.06 in, 20% Wind 20 mph
24 Sat 71° 48° 0.04 in Wind 23 mph
25 Sun 49° 37° – Wind 26 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:58 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min First quarter 69%

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 95 mi
Sheyenne River below Devils Lake State Outlet near BremenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 18.14 ft Very low +0.01 ft 86 mi
Sheyenne River near WarwickRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 2.85 ft Normal −0.04 ft 70 mi
Sheyenne River at Co Road 20 near KlotenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 30.72 ft Very low −0.05 ft 54 mi
Sheyenne River near CooperstownRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 10.06 ft Low −0.03 ft 36 mi
Sheyenne River below Baldhill DamRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 24.53 ft Normal +0.05 ft 9 mi
Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State ParkRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 17.62 ft No reference yet −0.01 ft 26 mi
Sheyenne River at LisbonRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 3.21 ft Low −0.01 ft 36 mi
Sheyenne River near KindredRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 3.64 ft Low −0.03 ft 52 mi
Sheyenne River above Sheyenne R Diversion near HoraceRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 14.21 ft Low −0.11 ft 53 mi
Sheyenne River at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 6.55 ft Low −0.09 ft 52 mi
Sheyenne River at HarwoodRiver gauge, Sheyenne River 68.74 ft Low −0.06 ft 53 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Baldhill Creek near DazeyRiver gauge, Baldhill Creek 6.79 ft Very high −0.03 ft 22 mi
Maple River near EnderlinRiver gauge, Maple River 1.88 ft Very low ±0 29 mi
James River at JamestownRiver gauge, James River 4.20 ft Normal −0.07 ft 32 mi
Jamestown Dam and ReservoirReservoir 1,430.00 ft Normal 33 mi
Rush River at AmeniaRiver gauge, Rush River 9.29 ft Very high +0.02 ft 38 mi
James River at LamoureRiver gauge, James River 8.01 ft Normal −0.04 ft 41 mi
James River above Arrowwood Lake near KensalRiver gauge, James River 2.04 ft Normal −0.04 ft 50 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sheyenne River at Valley City compare with last year?

It is 1.23 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.54 ft.

What is flood stage for the Sheyenne River at Valley City?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 11.69 ft below it.

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 at Valley City today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 AM CDT, the water level was 3.31 ft. Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sheyenne River at Valley City rising or falling?

Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sheyenne River at Valley City normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sheyenne River at Valley City?

The highest level on record is 20.69 ft on April 13, 2009.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:05058500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
46.91556, -98.01056 (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 3.31 ft 2026-10-20 13:45 Provisional
Flow 224 cfs 2026-10-20 13:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sheyenne River at Valley City (usgs:05058500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/sheyenne-river-at-valley-city

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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