Total streamflow across the
Heart River
was last observed at
82
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
163
acre-ft of water today; about 31%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
266 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 36.8 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Heart R Ab Lake Tschida Nr Glen Ullin
with a gauge stage of 20.91 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.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-11-20 |
Discharge Volume | 163 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
82.2 cfs
-8.0 cfs (-8.87%) |
Percent of Normal | 30.9% |
Maximum |
28,030.0 cfs
2014-04-09 |
Seasonal Avg | 266 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heart River Nr South Heart
USGS 06343000 |
1 cfs | 2.75 ft | -27.74 | |||||
Heart River Nr Richardton
USGS 06345500 |
12 cfs | 3.6 ft | -7.58 | |||||
Heart R Ab Lake Tschida Nr Glen Ullin
USGS 06345780 |
12 cfs | 20.91 ft | -17.86 | |||||
Heart River At Stark Bridge Nr Judson
USGS 06348300 |
37 cfs | 2.31 ft | 9.2 | |||||
Heart River Nr Mandan
USGS 06349000 |
33 cfs | 9.5 ft | 13.31 |
The Heart River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 180 miles (290 km) long, in western North Dakota, United States.