* WHAT...Heat index values and temperatures near 100.
* WHERE...Southern North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-07-16T13:00:00-05:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values and temperatures near 100.
* WHERE...Southern North Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
SPRING CREEK AT ZAP, ND
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
6
Discharge (cfs)
4.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 6 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.66 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 7 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
Flow providers include precipitation and runoff from surrounding agricultural land. The closest dam is approximately 20 miles upstream. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and increased precipitation, while summer and fall flows are lower. The hydrology of Spring Creek is interesting because it flows through a coal mining region, which may affect water quality. Additionally, the creek has been known to experience flash flooding during heavy rainfall events. Overall, the Spring Creek at Zap, ND stream gauge provides valuable data for monitoring water resources in the area.
July 16, 2026
Elevation
1,827.0 ft
Last Updated
Gage height, ft
4.66 ft
Streamflow, ft³/s
6.11 ft3/s
Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft