Cannonball River at Breien, ND
Is Cannonball River at Breien, ND flooding right now?
Cannonball River at Breien, ND measured 1.73 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.73 ft
Streamflow
9 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.3 ft on Wed, Apr 19, 1950.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 21.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.3 ft | 1950-04-19 |
| 21.84 ft | 2009-03-24 |
| 20.82 ft | 1997-03-25 |
| 19.57 ft | 1982-03-15 |
| 19.36 ft | 1987-03-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cannonball River at Solen, ND | 6.5 mi | Sioux County |
| Cannonball River at Hwy 1806 near Cannon Ball, ND | 14.5 mi | Sioux County |
| Porcupine Creek near Fort Yates, ND | 15.3 mi | Sioux County |
| Missouri River near Schmidt, ND | 21.5 mi | Morton County |
| Cannonball River near Raleigh, ND | 25.6 mi | Grant County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.