Forest River River Levels

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

The Forest River is a small river that runs for approximately 20 miles through North Dakota in the United States.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Forest River was last observed at 76 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 150 acre-ft of water today; about 141% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 54 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2022-04-26 when daily discharge volume was observed at 6,870 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Forest River At Minto reporting a streamflow rate of 43.8 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Forest River Nr Fordville with a gauge stage of 1.65 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Forest River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,042 ft, the Forest River Nr Fordville.

River Details

Last Updated 2025-11-26
Discharge Volume 150 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 75.7 cfs
None cfs (None%)
Percent of Normal 140.88%
Maximum 6,870.0 cfs
2022-04-26
Seasonal Avg 54 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Forest River Nr Fordville
USGS 05084000
32 cfs 1.65 ft -5.9
Forest River At Minto
USGS 05085000
44 cfs 1.56 ft -33.03
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

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