Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam water level

Name: Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sheyenne River, North Dakota, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

24.53ft Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT (28 min ago)

Flow: 182 cfs
Water temperature: 54 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam, where the gauge shows 24.53 ft.

That puts it 0.38 ft below the median of 24.91 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 24.60 ft (−0.07 ft).

It is on the way up, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 23.28 ft – 25.99 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date: 24.91 ft0.38 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 23.98 ft – 25.58 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year: 24.60 ft−0.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 23.28 ft – 25.99 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 23.28 ft – 27.61 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

What happens at each level

32.00 ft: Rural flooding.
24.53 ft: Right now

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

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 66° 38° – Wind 16 mph

19 Mon 58° 33° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 65° 38° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 64° 50° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 73° 49° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 74° 58° 0.12 in, 25% Wind 20 mph

24 Sat 67° 42° – Wind 24 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:58 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 10 hr, 39 min First quarter 65%

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	−0.05 ft	87 mi
Sheyenne River below Devils Lake State Outlet near BremenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	18.15 ft	Very low	+0.03 ft	78 mi
Sheyenne River near WarwickRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	2.86 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	61 mi
Sheyenne River at Co Road 20 near KlotenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	30.75 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	45 mi
Sheyenne River near CooperstownRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	10.06 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	28 mi
Sheyenne River at Valley CityRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	3.28 ft	Below flood stage	+0.08 ft	9 mi
Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State ParkRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	17.62 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	35 mi
Sheyenne River at LisbonRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	3.22 ft	Low	±0	45 mi
Sheyenne River near KindredRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	3.65 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	58 mi
Sheyenne River above Sheyenne R Diversion near HoraceRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	14.26 ft	Low	−0.12 ft	58 mi
Sheyenne River at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	6.61 ft	Low	±0	56 mi
Sheyenne River at HarwoodRiver gauge, Sheyenne River	68.79 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	56 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Baldhill Creek near DazeyRiver gauge, Baldhill Creek	6.80 ft	Very high	−0.03 ft	14 mi
James River at JamestownRiver gauge, James River	4.24 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	30 mi
Jamestown Dam and ReservoirReservoir	1,430.00 ft	Normal		30 mi
Maple River near EnderlinRiver gauge, Maple River	1.87 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	37 mi
Pipestem Creek near BuchananRiver gauge, Pipestem Creek	8.8 cfs	Normal	−0.7 cfs	39 mi
Rush River at AmeniaRiver gauge, Rush River	9.29 ft	Very high	+0.02 ft	41 mi
James River above Arrowwood Lake near KensalRiver gauge, James River	2.05 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	42 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam compare with last year?

It is 0.07 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 24.60 ft.

What is a normal level for the Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 24.91 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 23.98 ft and 25.58 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 below Baldhill Dam today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT, the water level was 24.53 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam rising or falling?

Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam 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:05058000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 47.03389, -98.08333 (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	24.53 ft	2026-10-20 04:00	Provisional
Flow	182 cfs	2026-10-20 04:00	Provisional
Water temperature	54 °F	2026-10-20 00:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam (usgs:05058000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/sheyenne-river-below-baldhill-dam

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