North Dakota has 146 gauges on this page. 52 are reading below normal for the date and 25 above. Low and high readings are fairly evenly spread.
The main rivers covered are the Sheyenne River, Red River of The North, Missouri River and Souris River. The list also includes 16 lakes and reservoirs. Fall is often a low point for rivers after the summer, until steady rain returns.
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Lake near Devils LakeLake, Devils Lake | 49.92 ft | Flooding | −0.05 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Eastern Stump Lake near LakotaLake, Eastern Stump Lake | 49.90 ft | Flooding | −0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| East Branch Short Creek Reservoir near ColumbusReservoir, East Branch Short Creek Reservoir | 28.16 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| White Earth Lake near White EarthLake, White Earth Lake | 53.28 ft | Very high | +0.07 ft | 49 min ago |
| Audubon Lake North DakotaReservoir | 1,846.35 ft | High | 2 days ago | |
| Dry Lake near PennLake, Dry Lake | 49.95 ft | High | +0.09 ft | 34 min ago |
| Homme Reservoir near Park RiverReservoir, Homme Reservoir | 79.71 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 19 min ago |
| Lake Darling near FoxholmLake, Lake Darling | 96.53 ft | High | +0.07 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Lake Tschida and Heart ButteLake | 2,057.61 ft | Low | 2 days ago | |
| Edward Arthur Patterson LakeLake | 2,417.40 ft | Normal | 2 days ago | |
| Jamestown Dam and ReservoirReservoir | 1,430.09 ft | Normal | 2 days ago | |
| Morrison Lake near WebsterLake, Morrison Lake | 58.10 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 2 hours ago |
| Lake Ashtabula at Baldhill DamReservoir, Lake Ashtabula | 1,266.84 ft | No reference yet | −0.12 ft | 19 min ago |
| Red River Diversion Inlet Structure near HoraceLake, Red River Diversion Inlet Structure | 904.83 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 19 min ago |
| Red River Diversion Structure near HicksonLake, Red River Diversion Structure | 880.71 ft | No reference yet | −0.10 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Wild Rice Diversion Structure near St BenedictLake, Wild Rice Diversion Structure | 889.41 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Baldhill Creek near DazeyRiver gauge, Baldhill Creek | 6.86 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 19 min ago |
| Bear Creek near OakesRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 5.29 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 34 min ago |
| Bear Den Creek near MandareeRiver gauge, Bear Den Creek | 6.19 ft | Very high | ±0 | 49 min ago |
| Cannonball River at BreienRiver gauge, Cannonball River | 1.75 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Cannonball River near RaleighRiver gauge, Cannonball River | 1.77 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Cedar Creek near RaleighRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | −0.08 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Des Lacs River at FoxholmRiver gauge, Des Lacs River | 3.83 ft | Very low | −0.09 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Des Lacs River near KenmareRiver gauge, Des Lacs River | 28.5 cfs | Very high | −2.5 cfs | 1 hour ago |
| East Fork Shell Creek near ParshallRiver gauge, East Fork Shell Creek | 5.83 ft | Very high | +0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Goose River at HillsboroRiver gauge, Goose River | 1.74 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Heart River above Lake Tschida near Glen UllinRiver gauge, Heart River | 2.47 ft | Very low | +0.08 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Heart River at Stark Bridge near JudsonRiver gauge, Heart River | 1.77 ft | Very low | −0.08 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Heart River near RichardtonRiver gauge, Heart River | 3.90 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 19 min ago |
| Knife River near Golden ValleyRiver gauge, Knife River | 3.97 ft | Very low | +0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Little Missouri River at MarmarthRiver gauge, Little Missouri River | 0.79 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Little Missouri River at MedoraRiver gauge, Little Missouri River | 1.24 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River above StantonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 61.11 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 19 min ago |
| Missouri River at PriceRiver gauge, Missouri River | 16.92 ft | Very low | +0.08 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River at WashburnRiver gauge, Missouri River | 7.93 ft | Very low | +0.15 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River below MandanRiver gauge, Missouri River | 18.53 ft | Very low | −0.21 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River near HenslerRiver gauge, Missouri River | 11.82 ft | Very low | +0.19 ft | 34 min ago |
| Missouri River near SchmidtRiver gauge, Missouri River | 11.78 ft | Very low | −0.16 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River near StantonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 6.85 ft | Very low | +0.07 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Pipestem Creek near PingreeRiver gauge, Pipestem Creek | 5.69 ft | Very high | −0.11 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Porcupine Creek near Fort YatesRiver gauge, Porcupine Creek | 1.73 ft | Very low | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Red River of The North at HalstadRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 3.99 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 49 min ago |
| Red River of The North near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 14.21 ft | Very low | −0.13 ft | 49 min ago |
| Sheyenne River at Co Road 20 near KlotenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 30.89 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Sheyenne River on Gol Road near KindredRiver gauge, Sheyenne River on Gol Road | 35.85 ft | Very low | +0.12 ft | 34 min ago |
| Souris River above MinotRiver gauge, Souris River | 5.36 ft | Very high | +0.05 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Souris River near FoxholmRiver gauge, Souris River | 7.45 ft | Very high | +0.06 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Souris River near SherwoodRiver gauge, Souris River | 5.04 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Tolna Coulee near TolnaRiver gauge, Tolna Coulee | 15.49 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Tongue River at AkraRiver gauge, Tongue River | 0.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Turtle River at Turtle R State Park near ArvillaRiver gauge, Turtle River | 1.06 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Wild Rice River near St BenedictRiver gauge, Wild Rice River | 23.31 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Wintering River near KarlsruheRiver gauge, Wintering River | 5.77 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Yellowstone River North 1 near FairviewRiver gauge, Yellowstone River North 1 | 8.66 ft | Very low | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Yellowstone River North 2 near CartwrightRiver gauge, Yellowstone River North 2 | 62.82 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Drain on Wachter Ave at BismarckRiver gauge, Drain on Wachter Ave | 26.18 ft | Low | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Edmore Coulee near EdmoreRiver gauge, Edmore Coulee | 8.7 cfs | High | −0.9 cfs | 1 hour ago |
| Green River near New HradecRiver gauge, Green River | 5.17 ft | Low | +0.12 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Knife River at HazenRiver gauge, Knife River | 0.86 ft | Low | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Knife River at ManningRiver gauge, Knife River | 5.83 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Little Missouri River near Watford CityRiver gauge, Little Missouri River | 7.15 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 49 min ago |
| Little South Pembina River near WalhallaRiver gauge, Little South Pembina River | 1.07 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Long Creek near NoonanRiver gauge, Long Creek | 3.32 ft | High | −0.11 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Maple River below MapletonRiver gauge, Maple River | 8.88 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Maple River near EnderlinRiver gauge, Maple River | 1.93 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 19 min ago |
| Pembina River at WalhallaRiver gauge, Pembina River | 1.61 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Pipestem Creek near BuchananRiver gauge, Pipestem Creek | 11.6 cfs | High | +5.6 cfs | 1 hour ago |
| Red River of The North at EnloeRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 14.28 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Red River of The North at Grand ForksRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 16.52 ft | High | +0.04 ft | 34 min ago |
| Red River of The North at HicksonRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 10.16 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 34 min ago |
| Red River of The North at WahpetonRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 4.02 ft | Low | +0.05 ft | 49 min ago |
| Red River of The North near ThompsonRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 17.09 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Rush River at AmeniaRiver gauge, Rush River | 9.29 ft | High | +0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Sheyenne River at LisbonRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 3.24 ft | Low | ±0 | 34 min ago |
| Sheyenne River at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 6.53 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Sheyenne River below Devils Lake State Outlet near BremenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 18.18 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Sheyenne River Diversion at West FargoRiver gauge, Sheyenne River Diversion | 6.70 ft | Low | −0.08 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Sheyenne River near CooperstownRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 10.07 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 19 min ago |
| Sheyenne River near KindredRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 3.76 ft | Low | +0.09 ft | 19 min ago |
| Souris River near BantryRiver gauge, Souris River | 5.21 ft | High | +0.08 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Souris River near WesthopeRiver gauge, Souris River | 7.89 ft | High | +0.04 ft | 19 min ago |
| Square Butte Creek below CenterRiver gauge, Square Butte Creek | 1.06 ft | Low | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Wild Rice River near AbercrombieRiver gauge, Wild Rice River | 9.84 ft | High | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Wild Rice River near MantadorRiver gauge, Wild Rice River | 1.5 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 1 hour ago |
| Beaver Creek below LintonRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 4.52 ft | Normal | +0.11 ft | 19 min ago |
| Big Coulee at Highway 2 near Churchs FerryRiver gauge, Big Coulee | 50.11 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Cannonball River at RegentRiver gauge, Cannonball River | 4.68 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 34 min ago |
| Cedar Creek near HaynesRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 4.02 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Cherry Creek on State Highway 23 near SchaferRiver gauge, Cherry Creek on State Highway 23 | 6.05 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Deep Creek near AmidonRiver gauge, Deep Creek | 11.36 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 34 min ago |
| Deepwater Creek at Mouth near RaubRiver gauge, Deepwater Creek | 5.48 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Forest River at MintoRiver gauge, Forest River | 1.59 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Forest River near FordvilleRiver gauge, Forest River | 1.71 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Goose River near PortlandRiver gauge, Goose River | 0.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 34 min ago |
| Heart River near MandanRiver gauge, Heart River | 8.85 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| James River above Arrowwood Lake near KensalRiver gauge, James River | 1.95 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 1 hour ago |
| James River at JamestownRiver gauge, James River | 4.38 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 1 hour ago |
| James River at LamoureRiver gauge, James River | 8.03 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 1 hour ago |
| James River at Nd-Sd State LineRiver gauge, James River | 88.32 ft | Normal | +0.13 ft | 34 min ago |
| James River near Grace CityRiver gauge, James River | 4.50 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Little Muddy River below Cow Creek near WillistonRiver gauge, Little Muddy River | 4.68 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Maple River at Nd-Sd State LineRiver gauge, Maple River | 1.95 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 34 min ago |
| Maple River near MapletonRiver gauge, Maple River | 8.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Mauvais Coulee near CandoRiver gauge, Mauvais Coulee | 0.8 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River at BismarckRiver gauge, Missouri River | 3.62 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River near WillistonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 13.07 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 34 min ago |
| Missouri River North 5A at BufordRiver gauge, Missouri River North 5A | 7.17 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River North 9 at WillistonRiver gauge, Missouri River North 9 | 22.66 ft | Normal | −0.33 ft | 19 min ago |
| Park River at GraftonRiver gauge, Park River | 7.29 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 49 min ago |
| Pembina River at NecheRiver gauge, Pembina River | 2.49 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 34 min ago |
| Red River of The North at DraytonRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 12.72 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 34 min ago |
| Red River of The North at FargoRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 14.12 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Red River of The North at PembinaRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 12.57 ft | Normal | −0.32 ft | 49 min ago |
| Sheyenne River above Devils Lake State Outlet near FloraRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 11.09 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Sheyenne River above HarveyRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 5.48 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 49 min ago |
| Sheyenne River above Sheyenne R Diversion near HoraceRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 14.25 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Sheyenne River at HarwoodRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 68.82 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Sheyenne River at Valley CityRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 3.23 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 34 min ago |
| Sheyenne River below Baldhill DamRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 24.45 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 19 min ago |
| Sheyenne River near WarwickRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 3.06 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 19 min ago |
| Souris River near VerendryeRiver gauge, Souris River | 4.78 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Spring Creek at ZapRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 4.75 ft | Normal | ±0 | 34 min ago |
| Starkweather Coulee near WebsterRiver gauge, Starkweather Coulee | 3.3 cfs | Normal | +0.8 cfs | 49 min ago |
| Tobacco Garden Creek near Watford CityRiver gauge, Tobacco Garden Creek | 2.8 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 1 hour ago |
| White Earth River at White EarthRiver gauge, White Earth River | 0.43 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 49 min ago |
| Wild Rice River near RutlandRiver gauge, Wild Rice River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 days ago |
| Willow Creek near Willow CityRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 5.40 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 19 min ago |
| Antelope Creek at DwightRiver gauge, Antelope Creek | 20.89 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Beaver Creek near TrottersRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 1.37 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Bonnes Coulee near VelvaRiver gauge, Bonnes Coulee | 8.15 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Cannonball River at SolenRiver gauge, Cannonball River | 33.94 ft | No reference yet | +0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Edmore Coulee Tributary near WebsterRiver gauge, Edmore Coulee Tributary | 66.51 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| James River on State Highway 46 near AdrianRiver gauge, James River on State Highway 46 | 19.74 ft | No reference yet | −0.08 ft | 19 min ago |
| Little Coulee near LeedsRiver gauge, Little Coulee | 65.16 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Little Missouri River above Mouth near OakdaleRiver gauge, Little Missouri River | 6.02 ft | No reference yet | −0.10 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Maple River near HopeRiver gauge, Maple River | 1.72 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Mauvais Coulee Tributary North 3 near CandoRiver gauge, Mauvais Coulee Tributary North 3 | 2.38 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 49 min ago |
| Missouri River above MandanRiver gauge, Missouri River | 11.16 ft | No reference yet | −0.14 ft | 19 min ago |
| Park River Diversion at GraftonRiver gauge, Park River Diversion | 24.72 ft | No reference yet | +0.07 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Red River below Red River Diversion StructureRiver gauge, Red River | 1,310.71 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 30 hours ago |
| Red River Diversion below Diversion Inlet StructureRiver gauge, Red River Diversion | 886.41 ft | No reference yet | 30 hours ago | |
| Red River of The North near Wild RiceRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 22.92 ft | No reference yet | −0.11 ft | 49 min ago |
| Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State ParkRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 17.64 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Souris River at Broadway Bridge at MinotRiver gauge, Souris River | 42.03 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 34 min ago |
| White Earth River above Mouth near ManitouRiver gauge, White Earth River | 8.91 ft | No reference yet | −0.08 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Wild Rice River below Wild Rice Diversion StructureRiver gauge, Wild Rice River | 0.00 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
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