Missouri River near Williston, ND
Is Missouri River near Williston, ND flooding right now?
Missouri River near Williston, ND measured 12.16 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.8 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.16 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.38 ft on Tue, Jun 21, 2011.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 13.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.38 ft | 2011-06-21 |
| 28 ft | 1912-04-01 |
| 27.15 ft | 1975-07-14 |
| 26.6 ft | 1994-03-08 |
| 26.46 ft | 1978-03-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River No. 9 at Williston, ND | 5.4 mi | Williams County |
| Missouri River No. 6 near Buford, ND | 13.8 mi | McKenzie County |
| Little Muddy River below Cow Creek near Williston, ND | 13.8 mi | Williams County |
| Missouri River No. 5a at Buford, ND | 15.1 mi | Williams County |
| Yellowstone River No. 3 near Buford, ND | 17.4 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.