Souris River near Bantry water level
River gauge, Souris River, North Dakota, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 311 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Souris River near Bantry, where the gauge shows 5.07 ft.
That puts it 2.62 ft above the median of 2.45 ft for mid-October, based on 22 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.32 ft (+1.75 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.46 ft – 5.58 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 22 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.45 ft2.62 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.64 ft – 7.96 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (22 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.32 ft+1.75 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.46 ft – 5.58 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.62 ft – 9.10 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.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Other gauges on the Souris River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souris River near SherwoodRiver gauge, Souris River | 4.84 ft | Very high | −0.12 ft | 77 mi |
| Souris River near FoxholmRiver gauge, Souris River | 7.45 ft | Very high | ±0 | 50 mi |
| Souris River above MinotRiver gauge, Souris River | 5.51 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 47 mi |
| Souris River at Broadway Bridge at MinotRiver gauge, Souris River | 42.09 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 44 mi |
| Souris River near VerendryeRiver gauge, Souris River | 4.85 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 27 mi |
| Souris River near WesthopeRiver gauge, Souris River | 7.89 ft | High | +0.02 ft | 41 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek near Willow CityRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 5.53 ft | Normal | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Wintering River near KarlsruheRiver gauge, Wintering River | 5.61 ft | Very high | −0.15 ft | 26 mi |
| Bonnes Coulee near VelvaRiver gauge, Bonnes Coulee | 8.14 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 39 mi |
| Antler River near MelitaRiver gauge, Antler River | 1.61 m | High | −0.01 m | 76 km |
| Gainsborough Creek near LyletonRiver gauge, Gainsborough Creek | 0.62 m | High | ±0 | 85 km |
Questions and answers
How does the Souris River near Bantry compare with last year?
It is 1.75 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.32 ft.
What is a normal level for the Souris River near Bantry in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.45 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.64 ft and 7.96 ft, based on 22 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 Souris River near Bantry today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM CDT, the water level was 5.07 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Souris River near Bantry rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.21 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Souris River near Bantry normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 22 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:05122000(Agency page)- Coordinates
48.50556, -100.43444(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 | 5.07 ft | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 311 cfs | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Souris River near Bantry (usgs:05122000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/souris-river-near-bantry
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