Flow report
North Dakota streamflow
Live discharge, gauge height, water temperature, and percent-of-normal readings from every USGS streamgauge in North Dakota. Built for paddlers, anglers, water managers, and flood researchers.
USGS gauges
89
State percent normal
75%
Paddle runs
0
Updated
Jul 13
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July
13
2026
Flow briefing
Streamflow levels across North Dakota are currently 75% of normal, with the Missouri River At Bismarck reporting the highest discharge in the state at 18,800 cfs and a gauge stage of 5.29 ft.
Meanwhile, the Red River Of The North At Fargo is seeing a spike today — up 10% since yesterday and currently running near peak.
Tap any gauge below for the full hydrograph, paired weather forecast, and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into North Dakota's named rivers.
River levels near North Dakota towns
Active weather warnings for North Dakota
# North Dakota Storm Center Report
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley, until 1:00 AM CDT on July 14th. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 100-110 degrees are expected, creating significant risk for heat-related illnesses. Residents in major population centers including Bismarck, Minot, Williston, and surrounding areas should take immediate precautions: stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours, check on vulnerable individuals, and seek air-conditioned shelter when possible. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke risks are elevated. Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley, until 1:00 AM CDT on July 14th. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 100-110 degrees are expected, creating significant risk for heat-related illnesses. Residents in major population centers including Bismarck, Minot, Williston, and surrounding areas should take immediate precautions: stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours, check on vulnerable individuals, and seek air-conditioned shelter when possible. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke risks are elevated. Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
North Dakota at a glance
State-wide streamflow overview
The North Dakota flow picture in four data points -- where the state sits versus historical norms, what's flowing hardest, and what's spiking fastest.
Percent of normal
75%
100% is the historical norm. Below 70% indicates drought; above 130% can flag elevated flood risk.
Highest discharge
Missouri River At Bismarck
18,800 cfs
Gauge stage 5.29 ft
Biggest 24h spike
Red River Of The North At Fargo
+10%
Now 1,040 cfs
Network coverage
Gauges + rivers tracked
89 + 0
USGS gauges feeding 0 named rivers in North Dakota.
Full streamgauge inventory
North Dakota USGS streamgauges
Every USGS gauge Snoflo tracks in North Dakota. Sortable, quickly filterable. Numeric columns heat-mapped from light to deep. Tap any gauge for its full hydrograph and forecast.
| Streamgage | Streamflow | Gage height | Water temp | Air temp | Elevation | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Missouri River At Bismarck, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06342500 |
18,800 cfs | 5.29 ft | 74°F | 76°F | 1,623 ft | Painted Woods-Square Butte |
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Red River Of The North At Drayton, Nd
11 hours ago · USGS 05092000 |
2,870 cfs | 13.08 ft | · | 68°F | 768 ft | Lower Red |
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Red River Of The North At Grand Forks, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05082500 |
2,500 cfs | 16.60 ft | 83°F | 72°F | 798 ft | Sandhill-Wilson |
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Red River Of The North At Halstad, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05064500 |
1,890 cfs | 6.62 ft | 83°F | 73°F | 838 ft | Elm-Marsh |
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Red River Of The North Near Thompson, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05070000 |
1,890 cfs | 18.47 ft | · | 74°F | 804 ft | Sandhill-Wilson |
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Souris River Nr Westhope, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05124000 |
927 cfs | 9.22 ft | · | 74°F | 1,410 ft | Lower Souris |
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Red River Of The North At Fargo, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05054000 |
915 cfs | 14.97 ft | 83°F | 74°F | 878 ft | Upper Red |
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Red River Of The North At Hickson, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05051522 |
777 cfs | 11.36 ft | 85°F | 76°F | 894 ft | Upper Red |
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Pembina River At Neche, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05100000 |
730 cfs | 5.99 ft | · | 75°F | 833 ft | Pembina |
|
Pembina River At Walhalla, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05099600 |
641 cfs | 3.23 ft | · | 78°F | 937 ft | Pembina |
|
Red River Of The North At Wahpeton, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05051500 |
612 cfs | 5.01 ft | · | 71°F | 952 ft | Bois De Sioux |
|
Starkweather Coulee Nr Webster, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05056239 |
493 cfs | 6.75 ft | · | 74°F | 1,454 ft | Devils Lake |
|
Edmore Coulee Nr Edmore, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05056200 |
465 cfs | 87.04 ft | · | 74°F | 1,486 ft | Devils Lake |
|
Souris River Nr Bantry, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05122000 |
397 cfs | 6.15 ft | · | 80°F | 1,434 ft | Lower Souris |
|
James River At Jamestown, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06470000 |
362 cfs | 5.01 ft | 32°F | 71°F | 1,382 ft | Upper James |
|
Sheyenne River At Lisbon, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05058700 |
349 cfs | 3.81 ft | · | 70°F | 1,068 ft | Lower Sheyenne |
|
Sheyenne River At West Fargo, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05059500 |
316 cfs | 6.66 ft | · | 75°F | 900 ft | Lower Sheyenne |
|
Sheyenne River Near Kindred, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05059000 |
312 cfs | 4.04 ft | · | 75°F | 931 ft | Lower Sheyenne |
|
Sheyenne River Nr Cooperstown, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05057000 |
308 cfs | 10.72 ft | 83°F | 74°F | 1,288 ft | Middle Sheyenne |
|
James River At Lamoure, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06470500 |
282 cfs | 8.03 ft | 62°F | 73°F | 1,303 ft | Upper James |
|
Sheyenne R Ab Sheyenne R Diversion Nr Horace, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05059300 |
276 cfs | 14.34 ft | 84°F | 75°F | 903 ft | Lower Sheyenne |
|
Sheyenne River Nr Warwick, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05056000 |
248 cfs | 3.86 ft | · | 75°F | 1,385 ft | Middle Sheyenne |
|
Mauvais Coulee Nr Cando, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05056100 |
230 cfs | 40.99 ft | · | 74°F | 1,452 ft | Devils Lake |
|
Souris River Nr Verendrye, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05120000 |
217 cfs | 4.59 ft | · | 76°F | 1,479 ft | Lower Souris |
|
Sheyenne River Below Baldhill Dam, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05058000 |
207 cfs | 24.54 ft | 72°F | 74°F | 1,223 ft | Lower Sheyenne |
|
Souris River Above Minot, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05117500 |
185 cfs | 4.94 ft | 50°F | 76°F | 1,564 ft | Upper Souris |
|
Souris River Nr Sherwood, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05114000 |
166 cfs | 4.28 ft | 35°F | 74°F | 1,615 ft | Upper Souris |
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Edmore Coulee Trib Nr Webster, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05056215 |
150 cfs | 71.79 ft | · | 76°F | 1,467 ft | Devils Lake |
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Park River At Grafton, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05090000 |
146 cfs | 7.83 ft | · | 69°F | 822 ft | Park |
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Souris River Nr Foxholm, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05116000 |
130 cfs | 7.53 ft | · | 75°F | 1,572 ft | Upper Souris |
|
Little Missouri River Nr Watford City, Nd
17 hours ago · USGS 06337000 |
111 cfs | 7.42 ft | · | 77°F | 1,934 ft | Lower Little Missouri |
|
Mauvais Coulee Trib No. 3 Nr Cando, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05056060 |
88 cfs | 6.16 ft | · | 74°F | 1,466 ft | Devils Lake |
|
Heart River At Stark Bridge Nr Judson, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06348300 |
88 cfs | 2.39 ft | 32°F | 75°F | 1,731 ft | Lower Heart |
|
Willow Creek Nr Willow City, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05123400 |
87 cfs | 5.88 ft | · | 76°F | 1,434 ft | Willow |
|
Forest River At Minto, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05085000 |
86 cfs | 1.75 ft | · | 70°F | 812 ft | Forest |
|
Heart River Nr Mandan, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06349000 |
78 cfs | 9.43 ft | 43°F | 78°F | 1,649 ft | Lower Heart |
|
Tongue River At Akra, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05101000 |
74 cfs | 8.11 ft | · | 76°F | 974 ft | Pembina |
|
Little Missouri River At Medora, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06336000 |
65 cfs | 1.79 ft | 38°F | 74°F | 2,253 ft | Middle Little Missouri |
|
Apple Creek Nr Menoken, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06349500 |
58 cfs | 5.52 ft | · | 76°F | 1,657 ft | Apple |
|
Forest River Nr Fordville, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05084000 |
54 cfs | 1.73 ft | · | 73°F | 1,042 ft | Forest |
|
Little Coulee Nr Leeds, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05056340 |
48 cfs | 65.92 ft | · | 75°F | 1,488 ft | Devils Lake |
|
Long Creek Nr Noonan, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05113600 |
46 cfs | 3.72 ft | · | 70°F | 1,858 ft | Upper Souris |
|
Wild Rice River Nr Abercrombie, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05053000 |
43 cfs | 10.38 ft | · | 74°F | 923 ft | Western Wild Rice |
|
Knife River At Hazen, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06340500 |
41 cfs | 1.05 ft | · | 77°F | 1,724 ft | Knife |
|
Wild Rice River Nr Rutland, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05051600 |
28 cfs | 2.33 ft | · | 76°F | 1,203 ft | Western Wild Rice |
|
Maple R At Nd-Sd State Line, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06471200 |
25 cfs | 2.11 ft | · | 71°F | 1,371 ft | Elm |
|
Little South Pembina River Nr Walhalla, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05099400 |
22 cfs | 1.51 ft | · | 78°F | 1,105 ft | Pembina |
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Heart R Ab Lake Tschida Nr Glen Ullin, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06345780 |
22 cfs | 2.58 ft | · | 77°F | 2,076 ft | Upper Heart |
|
Little Muddy River Bl Cow Creek Nr Williston, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06331000 |
19 cfs | 4.84 ft | 52°F | 73°F | 1,874 ft | Little Muddy |
|
Baldhill Creek Nr Dazey, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05057200 |
18 cfs | 6.49 ft | 41°F | 72°F | 1,322 ft | Middle Sheyenne |
|
Maple River Nr Mapleton, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05060000 |
17 cfs | 7.93 ft | · | 73°F | 898 ft | Maple |
|
James River Above Arrowwood Lake Nr Kensal, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06468250 |
17 cfs | 1.27 ft | · | 73°F | 1,442 ft | James Headwaters |
|
Turtle River At Turtle R State Park Nr Arvilla, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05082625 |
15 cfs | 1.11 ft | · | 76°F | 963 ft | Turtle |
|
Beaver Creek Bl Linton, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06354580 |
15 cfs | 4.47 ft | · | 73°F | 1,697 ft | Beaver |
|
Maple River Bl Mapleton, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05060100 |
14 cfs | 8.38 ft | · | 73°F | 896 ft | Maple |
|
Heart River Nr Richardton, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06345500 |
13 cfs | 3.88 ft | · | 73°F | 2,180 ft | Upper Heart |
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Little Missouri River At Marmarth, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06335500 |
10 cfs | · | · | 72°F | 2,691 ft | Middle Little Missouri |
|
Goose River At Hillsboro, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05066500 |
9 cfs | 1.75 ft | · | 77°F | 887 ft | Goose |
|
James River Nr Grace City, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06468170 |
9 cfs | 4.38 ft | · | 75°F | 1,464 ft | James Headwaters |
|
Deep River Nr Upham, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05123510 |
8 cfs | 7.24 ft | · | 75°F | 1,439 ft | Deep |
|
Pipestem Creek Nr Pingree, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06469400 |
8 cfs | 5.24 ft | · | 71°F | 1,509 ft | Pipestem |
|
Maple River Nr Enderlin, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05059700 |
8 cfs | 1.72 ft | · | 71°F | 1,061 ft | Maple |
|
Knife River Nr Golden Valley, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06339500 |
7 cfs | 4.01 ft | · | 77°F | 1,854 ft | Knife |
|
Spring Creek At Zap, Nd
11 hours ago · USGS 06340000 |
6 cfs | 4.68 ft | · | 76°F | 1,827 ft | Knife |
|
Cannonball River Nr Raleigh, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06351200 |
6 cfs | 1.74 ft | · | 75°F | 1,863 ft | Upper Cannonball |
|
Cannonball River At Breien, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06354000 |
5 cfs | 1.75 ft | · | 76°F | 1,687 ft | Lower Cannonball |
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Burnt Creek Nr Bismarck, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06342450 |
4 cfs | 5.13 ft | · | 78°F | 1,701 ft | Painted Woods-Square Butte |
|
Square Butte Creek Below Center, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06342260 |
3 cfs | 1.08 ft | · | 75°F | 1,865 ft | Painted Woods-Square Butte |
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White Earth River At White Earth, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06332000 |
3 cfs | · | · | 76°F | 2,078 ft | Lake Sakakawea |
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Big Muddy Creek Near Almont, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06347500 |
2 cfs | 1.19 ft | · | 74°F | 1,867 ft | Lower Heart |
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Knife River At Manning, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06339100 |
2 cfs | 6.18 ft | · | 75°F | 2,168 ft | Knife |
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Cannonball River At Regent, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06350000 |
2 cfs | 4.61 ft | · | 77°F | 2,436 ft | Upper Cannonball |
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Sweetbriar Creek Nr Judson, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06348500 |
2 cfs | 2.27 ft | · | 75°F | 1,903 ft | Lower Heart |
|
Hay Creek At Main Avenue In Bismarck, Nd
13 hours ago · USGS 06349600 |
2 cfs | 5.44 ft | · | 76°F | 1,657 ft | Apple |
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Bear Creek Nr Oakes, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06470800 |
1 cfs | 5.56 ft | · | 72°F | 1,298 ft | Upper James |
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Deepwater Creek At Mouth Nr Raub, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06332770 |
1 cfs | 5.95 ft | · | 75°F | 1,859 ft | Lake Sakakawea |
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Cedar Creek Nr Raleigh, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06353000 |
1 cfs | · | · | 75°F | 1,884 ft | Cedar |
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Bear Den Creek Nr Mandaree, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06332515 |
1 cfs | 5.37 ft | · | 75°F | 1,954 ft | Lake Sakakawea |
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Goose River Near Portland, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05065500 |
1 cfs | 9.32 ft | · | 74°F | 987 ft | Goose |
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Antelope Creek Nr Carson, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06347000 |
1 cfs | 4.41 ft | · | 74°F | 1,970 ft | Lower Heart |
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Antelope Creek At Dwight, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05052500 |
0 cfs | 21.87 ft | · | 72°F | 930 ft | Western Wild Rice |
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Heart River Nr South Heart, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06343000 |
0 cfs | 2.79 ft | · | 75°F | 2,452 ft | Upper Heart |
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Deep Creek Nr Amidon, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06335750 |
0 cfs | 11.37 ft | · | 73°F | 2,469 ft | Middle Little Missouri |
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Cedar Creek Nr Haynes, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06352000 |
0 cfs | 3.94 ft | · | 74°F | 2,480 ft | Cedar |
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Beaver Creek Nr Trotters, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06336600 |
0 cfs | 1.28 ft | · | 75°F | 2,383 ft | Beaver |
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Sheyenne River Diversion At West Fargo, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05059480 |
0 cfs | 6.42 ft | · | 75°F | 905 ft | Lower Sheyenne |
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Green River Nr New Hradec, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 06344600 |
0 cfs | 5.92 ft | · | 75°F | 2,527 ft | Upper Heart |
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Rush River At Amenia, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05060500 |
0 cfs | 11.46 ft | · | 73°F | 948 ft | Lower Sheyenne |
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Maple River Nr Hope, Nd
12 hours ago · USGS 05059600 |
0 cfs | 2.14 ft | · | 74°F | 1,301 ft | Maple |
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Flow report FAQ
About North Dakota streamflow
Where does the North Dakota streamflow data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.
What is cfs?
Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.
What does Gauge Height mean?
The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").
How fresh is the North Dakota data?
USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.
Can I get a flow alert for a North Dakota gauge?
Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?
No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.
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