The Devils Lake Watershed (HUC 09020201) is located in eastern North Dakota and covers an area of 4,100 square miles. Hydrologically, the watershed is characterized by a relatively flat terrain, with surface water flowing into the Devils Lake, a large natural freshwater lake with no natural outlet. The watershed receives an average annual precipitation of 18 inches, with a significant portion falling as snow during the winter months. The snowpack in the watershed typically peaks in February, with an average water equivalent of 2 inches. The Devils Lake serves as a reservoir for the watershed, with high levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) due to the limited outflow. Interesting climatic trends in the region include increasing temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns, leading to increased flooding and drought events in recent years.