NORTH DAKOTA FLOW REPORT

Last Updated: December 24, 2025

Streamflow levels across North Dakota are currently 83.0% of normal, with the Missouri River At Bismarck reporting the highest discharge in the state with 16700cfs and gauge stage of 11.18 ft. Meanwhile, the Little Missouri River Nr Watford City is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 44.48% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 510cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Edmore Coulee Nr Edmore, currently reporting a stage of 81.11ft. The Little Missouri River Nr Watford City in the Lower Little Missouri watershed is surging for this time of year at 510cfs, about 18.19% of normal.

       



North Dakota is situated in the northern Great Plains, with a predominantly continental climate characterized by cold winters and warm summers. The Missouri River is the largest river flow in the state, with a variety of tributaries, reservoirs, and dams that help provide hydroelectric power, irrigation, and flood control. Other major surface flows in North Dakota include the Red River of the North, the Souris River, and the Devils Lake Basin. Snowpack and precipitation play a significant role in the state's hydrology, with the western portions of North Dakota receiving more precipitation than the east. Watershed management is important in North Dakota to help maintain water quality and quantity for agricultural, industrial, and domestic use.


       
       
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