Forest River at Minto, ND
Is Forest River at Minto, ND flooding right now?
Forest River at Minto, ND measured 1.60 ft on 2026-09-11 00:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.4 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.60 ft
Streamflow
53 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.8 ft on Mon, Apr 19, 1948.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.8 ft | 1948-04-19 |
| 11.8 ft | 1950-04-18 |
| 9.28 ft | 2023-04-17 |
| 9.27 ft | 2004-03-29 |
| 9.11 ft | 1997-04-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Park River at Grafton, ND | 9.8 mi | Walsh County |
| Park River Diversion at Grafton, ND | 10.5 mi | Walsh County |
| Red River of the North at Oslo, MN | 12.3 mi | Marshall County |
| Forest River near Fordville, ND | 17.7 mi | Walsh County |
| Red River of the North at Drayton, ND | 22.2 mi | Pembina 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.