-16.2 cfs (-6.38%) since yesterday
70.01% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Little Missouri River
was last observed at
238
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
472
acre-ft of water today; about 70%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
340 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 At Medora
reporting a streamflow rate of 104 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Little Missouri River Nr Watford City
with a gauge stage of 7.29 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
2023-09-29
Streamflow
237.8 cfs
Percent of Normal
70.01%
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.
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