Pembina River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Pembina River is flowing at 159 cfs at Neche, ND — 167% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 144 to 159 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Pembina River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Neche, the Pembina River is running 159 cfs — 167% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 217% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Walhalla (+13%).
How the Pembina River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Walhalla937 ft 144 cfs267%
- Neche833 ft 159 cfs167%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Pembina River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (217%).
Pembina River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pembina River At Walhalla ND
Oct 2, 4:00 PM · USGS 05099600 |
144 cfs | 267% | +13% | 1.69 ft | 9.3 ft below | 937 ft |
|
Pembina River At Neche ND
Oct 3, 2:45 AM · USGS 05100000 |
159 cfs | 167% | -5% | 2.67 ft | 15.3 ft below | 833 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Pembina River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Pembina River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated 2026-09-29; the live gauge readings above are current).
Maximum streamflow by year
About the Pembina River
How is the Pembina River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Pembina River is flowing at 159 cfs at Neche, ND, about 167% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 144 to 159 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Pembina River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Pembina River is at 217% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Pembina River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Walhalla (11.0 ft), Neche (18.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.