Little Missouri River near Watford City, ND
Is Little Missouri River near Watford City, ND flooding right now?
Little Missouri River near Watford City, ND measured 6.93 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.1 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.93 ft
Streamflow
10 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 24 ft on Tue, Mar 25, 1947.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 17.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 23.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24 ft | 1947-03-25 |
| 21.42 ft | 1950-04-01 |
| 17.93 ft | 1965-04-10 |
| 17.23 ft | 1996-03-15 |
| 17.16 ft | 1997-03-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek on State Highway 23 near Schafer, ND | 15.2 mi | McKenzie County |
| Little Missouri River above Mouth near Oakdale, ND | 22.6 mi | Dunn County |
| Bear Den Creek near Mandaree, ND | 26.3 mi | McKenzie County |
| Tobacco Garden Creek near Watford City, ND | 28.0 mi | McKenzie County |
| Charbonneau Creek near Charbonneau, ND | 30.9 mi | McKenzie 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.