Red River of the North at Fargo, ND
Is Red River of the North at Fargo, ND flooding right now?
Red River of the North at Fargo, ND measured 13.68 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.3 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.68 ft
Streamflow
131 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.84 ft on Sat, Mar 28, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 16.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.84 ft | 2009-03-28 |
| 39.72 ft | 1997-04-18 |
| 39.1 ft | 1897-04-07 |
| 38.81 ft | 2011-04-09 |
| 37.34 ft | 1969-04-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sheyenne River Div on Sheyenne St at W Fargo, ND | 6.0 mi | Cass County |
| Sheyenne River on 32Nd Ave E at West Fargo, ND | 6.0 mi | Cass County |
| Oakport Coulee at 70Th Ave near Oakport, MN | 6.1 mi | Clay County |
| Sheyenne River at West Fargo, ND | 6.2 mi | Cass County |
| Sheyenne River Diversion at West Fargo, ND | 6.6 mi | Cass 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.