Total streamflow across the
Little Missouri River
was last observed at
792
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,570
acre-ft of water today; about 46%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,710 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2011-05-26 when daily discharge volume was observed at
85,700 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Little Missouri River Nr Watford City
reporting a streamflow rate of 95.2 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Little Missouri River, with a gauge stage of
7.35 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Little Missouri River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,691 ft, the
Little Missouri River At Marmarth.
The Little Missouri River is a tributary of the Missouri River that stretches 560 miles through Wyoming, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The river was named by French trappers who explored the region in the 18th century. The river's hydrology is characterized by a wide range of flow rates, from low during dry periods to intense flash flooding during rainy seasons. The Carter Lake Dam in Wyoming and a series of four dams in North Dakota, including the Theodore Roosevelt Dam, manage the river's flow for agricultural and recreational purposes. The river's scenic beauty and diverse wildlife attract tourists for activities like fishing, camping, and hiking. The Little Missouri River is also a source of irrigation for crops such as wheat and soybeans.
Last Updated | 2024-04-11 |
Discharge Volume | 1,570 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
791.7 cfs
+409.5 cfs (+107.14%) |
Percent of Normal | 46.29% |
Maximum |
85,700.0 cfs
2011-05-26 |
Seasonal Avg | 1,710 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Little Missouri River At Marmarth
USGS 06335500 |
37 cfs | 1.56 ft | -5.14 | |||||
Little Missouri River At Medora
USGS 06336000 |
78 cfs | 2.39 ft | -5.71 | |||||
Little Missouri River Nr Watford City
USGS 06337000 |
95 cfs | 7.35 ft | -10.19 | |||||
Little Missouri River Near Langley
USGS 07360200 |
54 cfs | 4.06 ft | -19.23 |
The Little Missouri River, or Little Mo, is a 147-mile-long (237 km) waterway that runs from the Ouachita Mountains of southwest Arkansas into the rolling hills area in the surrounding countryside.