Sheyenne River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Sheyenne River is flowing at 942 cfs at Lisbon, ND — 168% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 8 of 9 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 2 to 942 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Sheyenne 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 Lisbon, the Sheyenne River is running 942 cfs — 168% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 5 of 8 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 41% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Kindred (+380%) and Horace (+306%).
Highest against normal: Lisbon at 168%. Lowest: West Fargo at 7%.
How the Sheyenne 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
- Warwick1,385 ft 72 cfs30%
- Cooperstown1,288 ft 97 cfs22%
- Baldhill Dam1,223 ft 210 cfs46%
- Lisbon1,068 ft 942 cfs168%
- Kindred931 ft 812 cfs139%
- West Fargo905 ft 2 cfs7%
- Horace903 ft 503 cfs93%
- West Fargo900 ft 136 cfs36%
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 Sheyenne River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (41%).
Sheyenne River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sheyenne River Above Harvey ND
Last reported Aug 3 · USGS 05054500 |
0 cfs | · | · | 6.35 ft | · | 1,555 ft |
|
Sheyenne River Near Warwick ND
Oct 4, 2:00 AM · USGS 05056000 |
72 cfs | 30% | +3% | 2.96 ft | · | 1,385 ft |
|
Sheyenne River Near Cooperstown ND
Oct 4, 2:00 AM · USGS 05057000 |
97 cfs | 22% | 0% | 10.13 ft | · | 1,288 ft |
|
Sheyenne River Below Baldhill Dam ND
Oct 4, 2:00 AM · USGS 05058000 |
210 cfs | 46% | -3% | 24.63 ft | · | 1,223 ft |
|
Sheyenne River At Lisbon ND
Oct 4, 2:45 AM · USGS 05058700 |
942 cfs | 168% | -3% | 6.06 ft | 8.9 ft below | 1,068 ft |
|
Sheyenne River Near Kindred ND
Oct 4, 2:00 AM · USGS 05059000 |
812 cfs | 139% | +380% | 6.53 ft | 9.5 ft below | 931 ft |
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Sheyenne River Diversion At West Fargo ND
Oct 4, 2:15 AM · USGS 05059480 |
2 cfs | 7% | -54% | 6.89 ft | 11.1 ft below | 905 ft |
|
Sheyenne River Above Sheyenne River Diversion Near Horace ND
Oct 4, 2:15 AM · USGS 05059300 |
503 cfs | 93% | +306% | 16.18 ft | · | 903 ft |
|
Sheyenne River At West Fargo ND
Oct 4, 2:00 AM · USGS 05059500 |
136 cfs | 36% | -6% | 5.24 ft | · | 900 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 Sheyenne River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Sheyenne River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Sheyenne River
The Sheyenne River is a 591-kilometer-long tributary of the Red River located in North Dakota, USA. The river has played a significant role in the history of the area, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and early European settlers. The river's hydrology consists of a drainage area of about 12,000 square kilometers, and it is fed by numerous small tributaries. The Baldhill Dam and Lake Ashtabula are two major reservoirs on the river. The Baldhill Dam provides flood control and helps regulate water levels, while Lake Ashtabula is used for flood control, irrigation, and recreation. The Sheyenne River offers opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and hiking, and it serves as a critical source of irrigation water for farmers in the region.
About the Sheyenne River
How is the Sheyenne River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Sheyenne River is flowing at 942 cfs at Lisbon, ND, about 168% of normal for the date. Across its 9 USGS gauges, current flows range from 2 to 942 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Sheyenne River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Sheyenne River is at 41% 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 Sheyenne River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Lisbon (15.0 ft), Kindred (16.0 ft), West Fargo (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.