Total streamflow across the
Tongue River
was last observed at
227
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
450
acre-ft of water today; about 79%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
287 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-05-31 when daily discharge volume was observed at
24,742 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Tongue River At Monarch
reporting a streamflow rate of 383 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Tongue River At Tongue R Dam Nr Decker Mt
with a gauge stage of 10.58 ft.
This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Tongue River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,072 ft, the
Tongue River Near Dayton.
The Tongue River is a 265-mile-long river that flows through Wyoming and Montana. It has played a significant role in Native American history and served as a transportation route for early settlers. The river's watershed encompasses over 10,000 square miles and is known for its diverse wildlife and scenic beauty. The Tongue River is fed by numerous tributaries, including Otter Creek and the Powder River. The river is home to various reservoirs, including the Tongue River Reservoir and the Keyhole Reservoir, which are used for recreation and irrigation. The Tongue River Basin is also an important agricultural region, producing crops like wheat, barley, and hay. The river has faced challenges in recent years due to water contamination and disputes over water use, but stakeholders continue to work towards finding sustainable solutions.
Last Updated | 2024-12-23 |
Discharge Volume | 450 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
227.0 cfs
+12.0 cfs (+5.58%) |
Percent of Normal | 79.02% |
Maximum |
24,742.0 cfs
2019-05-31 |
Seasonal Avg | 287 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tongue River Near Dayton
USGS 06298000 |
48 cfs | 1.73 ft | 0 | |||||
Tongue River At Monarch
USGS 06299980 |
383 cfs | 3.36 ft | ||||||
Tongue River At State Line Nr Decker Mt
USGS 06306300 |
227 cfs | 2.68 ft | 5.58 | |||||
Tongue River At Tongue R Dam Nr Decker Mt
USGS 06307500 |
122 cfs | 10.58 ft | 0 | |||||
Tongue R At Birney Day School Br Nr Birney Mt
USGS 06307616 |
224 cfs | 1.34 ft | 0 | |||||
Tongue R Bl Brandenberg Bridge Nr Ashland Mt
USGS 06307830 |
201 cfs | 3.56 ft | 6.91 | |||||
Tongue River At Miles City Mt
USGS 06308500 |
195 cfs | 2.99 ft | -2.99 | |||||
Tongue River At Akra
USGS 05101000 |
56 cfs | 7.77 ft | 6.88 |
The Tongue River is a 90.4-mile-long (145.5 km) tributary of the Pembina River in northeastern North Dakota in the United States. It drains an area of the prairie country near the Canada–US border in the extreme northeast corner of the state in the watershed of the Red River.
It rises in eastern Cavalier County and flows in a direct course east-northeast into Pembina County, passing the towns of Cavalier, Neche and Bathgate. It joins the Pembina from the south approximately 2 miles (3 km) upstream from the mouth of the Pembina on the Red River.
Upstream of Cavalier, the river passes through Icelandic State Park, where Renwick Dam causes it to form Lake Renwick. Below the dam, foot trails follow the river in the Gunlogson Arboretum Nature Preserve.