Forest River River Levels

Last Updated: January 22, 2026

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



15-Day Weather Outlook


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 1.57 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 1.57 ft -5.9
Forest River At Minto
USGS 05085000
44 cfs 1.35 ft -33.03
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

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