Missouri River at Bismarck, ND
Is Missouri River at Bismarck, ND flooding right now?
Missouri River at Bismarck, ND measured 5.05 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.4 ft below its 14.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.05 ft
Streamflow
18,100 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14.5 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.6 ft on Thu, Mar 31, 1881.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.5 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14.5 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 12.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.6 ft | 1881-03-31 |
| 31.1 ft | 1887-01-01 |
| 30.4 ft | 1910-03-14 |
| 27.9 ft | 1952-04-06 |
| 27.7 ft | 1897-04-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Drain on Wachter Ave at Bismarck, ND | 2.9 mi | Burleigh County |
| Hay Creek at 43Rd Avenue near Bismarck, ND | 4.0 mi | Burleigh County |
| Missouri River above Mandan, ND | 4.1 mi | Morton County |
| Hay Creek at Main Avenue at Bismarck, ND | 4.2 mi | Burleigh County |
| Missouri River below Mandan, ND | 4.5 mi | Morton 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.