Red River of the North at Hickson, ND
Is Red River of the North at Hickson, ND flooding right now?
Red River of the North at Hickson, ND measured 9.56 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 20.4 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.56 ft
Streamflow
85 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 38 ft. The highest crest on record was 39.04 ft on Thu, Mar 26, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 34 ft | 24.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 38 ft | 28.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39.04 ft | 2009-03-26 |
| 37.6 ft | 1997-04-16 |
| 37.15 ft | 2011-04-07 |
| 36.4 ft | 2006-04-03 |
| 36.15 ft | 2010-03-19 |
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|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Creek near Comstock, MN | 2.8 mi | Clay County |
| Wild Rice River near St Benedict, ND | 4.1 mi | Cass County |
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| Sheyenne River Diversion near Horace, ND | 8.8 mi | Cass County |
| Sheyenne River near Kindred, ND | 9.9 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.