+2.0 cfs (+1.39%) since yesterday
34.47% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Heart River
was last observed at
146
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
290
acre-ft of water today; about 34%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
424 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-04-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at
28,030 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Heart River At Stark Bridge Nr Judson
reporting a streamflow rate of 68.1 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Heart River Nr Mandan
with a gauge stage of 9.38 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Heart River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,452 ft, the
Heart River Nr South Heart.
Last Updated
2024-10-09
Streamflow
146.28 cfs
Percent of Normal
34.47%
Maximum
28,030.0 cfs
2014-04-09
About the heart river
The Heart River is a 180-mile long tributary of the Missouri River located in North Dakota. It was named by early French explorers who saw the river as having the shape of a heart. The river is known for its scenic beauty, fishing opportunities, and recreational activities. The hydrology of the river is heavily influenced by the Garrison Dam, which was built in the 1950s and created Lake Sakakawea, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States. The Heart River also flows through the city of Dickinson, where it is used for irrigation and agriculture. The river has a long history, with evidence of human habitation along its banks dating back thousands of years. Today, the Heart River remains an important resource for the people of North Dakota, providing water for irrigation, recreational opportunities, and scenic beauty.