Missouri River near Schmidt water level

Name: Missouri River near Schmidt water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Missouri River, North Dakota, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

11.94ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 PM CDT (56 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Low water at Missouri River near Schmidt: the gauge reads 11.94 ft, below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.32 ft below the median of 13.26 ft for mid-October, based on 54 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 12.31 ft (−0.37 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 11.76 ft – 11.99 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 54 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 13.26 ft1.32 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 11.87 ft – 17.13 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (54 years of records)
Same day last year: 12.31 ft−0.37 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 11.76 ft – 11.99 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 11.83 ft – 20.11 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 67° 27° – Wind 14 mph

20 Tue 71° 43° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 69° 38° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 78° 51° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 75° 62° 0.01 in Wind 17 mph

24 Sat 71° 47° – Wind 23 mph

25 Sun 48° 36° – Wind 19 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 08:08 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 10 hr, 41 min First quarter 64%

Map

Other gauges on the Missouri River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Missouri River above StantonRiver gauge, Missouri River	61.28 ft	Very low	+0.17 ft	57 mi
Missouri River near StantonRiver gauge, Missouri River	7.07 ft	Very low	+0.10 ft	52 mi
Missouri River near HenslerRiver gauge, Missouri River	11.82 ft	Very low	−0.08 ft	48 mi
Missouri River at WashburnRiver gauge, Missouri River	7.84 ft	Very low	−0.12 ft	46 mi
Missouri River at PriceRiver gauge, Missouri River	16.87 ft	Very low	−0.09 ft	31 mi
Missouri River above MandanRiver gauge, Missouri River	11.32 ft	No reference yet	−0.03 ft	16 mi
Missouri River at BismarckRiver gauge, Missouri River	3.77 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	12 mi
Missouri River below MandanRiver gauge, Missouri River	18.75 ft	Very low	+0.03 ft	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Drain on Wachter Ave at BismarckRiver gauge, Drain on Wachter Ave	26.18 ft	Low	±0	9 mi
Heart River near MandanRiver gauge, Heart River	8.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Cannonball River at BreienRiver gauge, Cannonball River	1.75 ft	Very low	±0	21 mi
Heart River at Stark Bridge near JudsonRiver gauge, Heart River	1.84 ft	Very low	+0.04 ft	23 mi
Porcupine Creek near Fort YatesRiver gauge, Porcupine Creek	1.72 ft	Very low	±0	32 mi
Square Butte Creek below CenterRiver gauge, Square Butte Creek	1.06 ft	Low	±0	35 mi
Beaver Creek below LintonRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	4.48 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	35 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Missouri River near Schmidt compare with last year?

It is 0.37 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 12.31 ft.

What is a normal level for the Missouri River near Schmidt in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 13.26 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.87 ft and 17.13 ft, based on 54 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 Missouri River near Schmidt today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 PM CDT, the water level was 11.94 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Missouri River near Schmidt rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Missouri River near Schmidt normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 54 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:06349700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.65639, -100.73917 (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	11.94 ft	2026-10-20 01:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Missouri River near Schmidt (usgs:06349700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/missouri-river-near-schmidt

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