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LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
May 8, 2025


Total streamflow across the Little Missouri River was last observed at 1,414 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,805 acre-ft of water today; about 81% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,738 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 631 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Little Missouri River Nr Watford City with a gauge stage of 8.24 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 2025-05-07
Discharge Volume 2,805 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,414.0 cfs
+161.0 cfs (+12.85%)
Percent of Normal 81.37%
Maximum 85,700.0 cfs
2011-05-26
Seasonal Avg 1,738 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
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Seasonal Discharge Comparison
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Maximum Streamflow Discharge
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Streamflow Elevation Profile
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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.