Little Missouri River at Medora, ND
Is Little Missouri River at Medora, ND flooding right now?
Little Missouri River at Medora, ND measured 1.47 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.5 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.47 ft
Streamflow
20 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.5 ft on Sun, Mar 23, 1947.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.5 ft | 1947-03-23 |
| 20.39 ft | 2011-05-25 |
| 18.68 ft | 1972-03-11 |
| 18.57 ft | 2019-03-25 |
| 17.32 ft | 1952-04-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek near Amidon, ND | 23.5 mi | Slope County |
| Green River near New Hradec, ND | 23.9 mi | Billings County |
| Beaver Creek near Trotters, ND | 27.5 mi | Golden Valley County |
| Heart River near South Heart, ND | 27.8 mi | Stark County |
| Knife River at Manning, ND | 42.2 mi | Dunn 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.