Streamflow levels across
North Dakota
are currently
44.0% of normal, with the
Missouri River At Bismarck
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
13400cfs and gauge stage of 4.12 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Red River Of The North At Grand Forks
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
3.13%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
1320cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Edmore Coulee Nr Edmore, currently reporting a stage of
81.51ft.
The
Sheyenne River At West Fargo
in the
Lower Sheyenne
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
474cfs, about
16.69% 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.