Missouri River At Bismarck, Nd Realtime Data
MISSOURI RIVER AT BISMARCK, ND
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
17,800
Discharge (cfs)
5.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 17,800 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.07 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 18,050 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is influenced by various tributaries, including the Heart River and the Knife River. Additionally, the Garrison Dam, located upstream from Bismarck, can affect the river's flow. The river's flow exhibits seasonal trends, with peak flows typically occurring in the spring due to snowmelt. Interesting facts about the river include its historical importance as a trade route for Native Americans and European settlers, as well as its role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. The river also serves as a source of drinking water and irrigation for nearby communities.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 1,623.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.07 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1624.71 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 17800.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, air, °F | 64.2 deg F |
| Temperature, water, °C | 18.1 deg C |
| Relative humidity, percent | 64.3 % |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 77% |
| Year Over Year Average | 23,400 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 153,000 cfs |
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