Red River of the North at Grand Forks, ND
Is Red River of the North at Grand Forks, ND flooding right now?
Red River of the North at Grand Forks, ND measured 16.20 ft on 2026-10-27 19:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.8 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
16.20 ft
Streamflow
1,860 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 46 ft. The highest crest on record was 54.35 ft on Tue, Apr 22, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 27 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 40 ft | 23.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 46 ft | 29.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 54.35 ft | 1997-04-22 |
| 50.2 ft | 1897-04-10 |
| 49.86 ft | 2011-04-14 |
| 49.33 ft | 2009-04-01 |
| 48.81 ft | 1979-04-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Red River of the North near Thompson, ND | 12.2 mi | Grand Forks County |
| Red Lake River at Fisher, MN | 13.4 mi | Polk County |
| Red River of the North at Oslo, MN | 19.1 mi | Marshall County |
| Red Lake River at Crookston, MN | 22.0 mi | Polk County |
| Turtle River at Turtle River State Park near Arvilla, ND | 22.4 mi | Grand Forks 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.