-728.6 cfs (-52.91%) since yesterday
21.01% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Little Missouri River
was last observed at
648
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,286
acre-ft of water today; about 21%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,086 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 Near Langley
reporting a streamflow rate of 377 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Little Missouri River Nr Watford City
with a gauge stage of 7.6 ft.
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.
Last Updated
2024-03-27
Streamflow
648.4 cfs
Percent of Normal
21.01%
Maximum
85,700.0 cfs
2011-05-26
About the little missouri river
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.