Red River of the North at Pembina, ND
Is Red River of the North at Pembina, ND flooding right now?
Red River of the North at Pembina, ND measured 12.30 ft on 2026-10-27 18:30:00 UTC. That observation was 26.7 ft below its 39 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.30 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 39 ft, with major flooding at 49 ft. The highest crest on record was 54.94 ft on Sat, Apr 26, 1997.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 35 ft | 22.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 39 ft | 26.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 44 ft | 31.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 49 ft | 36.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 54.94 ft | 1997-04-26 |
| 52.71 ft | 2009-04-15 |
| 52.31 ft | 2022-05-07 |
| 51.92 ft | 2011-04-23 |
| 51.5 ft | 2006-04-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pembina River at Neche, ND | 14.3 mi | Pembina County |
| Tongue River at Akra, ND | 26.5 mi | Pembina County |
| Red River of the North at Drayton, ND | 28.0 mi | Pembina County |
| Pembina River at Walhalla, ND | 30.9 mi | Pembina County |
| South Branch Two Rivers at Lake Bronson, MN | 30.9 mi | Kittson 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.