Knife River near Golden Valley, ND
Is Knife River near Golden Valley, ND flooding right now?
Knife River near Golden Valley, ND measured 3.77 ft on 2026-09-11 00:15:00 UTC. That observation was 20.2 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.77 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.73 ft on Sun, Mar 22, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 18.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 20.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 22.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 26.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.73 ft | 2009-03-22 |
| 27 ft | 1997-03-23 |
| 26.7 ft | 1943-03-26 |
| 26.59 ft | 1972-03-14 |
| 26.37 ft | 1950-04-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Goodman Creek near Golden Valley, ND | 9.9 mi | Mercer County |
| Spring Creek at Zap, ND | 11.1 mi | Mercer County |
| Goodman Creek North of Golden Valley, ND | 13.0 mi | Mercer County |
| Knife River near Beulah, ND | 14.6 mi | Mercer County |
| Goodman Creek near Dodge, ND | 15.5 mi | Mercer 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.