Sheyenne River at Valley City, ND
Is Sheyenne River at Valley City, ND flooding right now?
Sheyenne River at Valley City, ND measured 2.89 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.1 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.89 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.69 ft on Mon, Apr 13, 2009.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.5 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 14.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.69 ft | 2009-04-13 |
| 20.66 ft | 2011-04-18 |
| 20 ft | 1882-04-01 |
| 18.78 ft | 1996-04-21 |
| 18.07 ft | 2022-05-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam, ND | 8.9 mi | Barnes County |
| Maple River at County Road 10 near Buffalo, ND | 18.9 mi | Cass County |
| Baldhill Creek near Dazey, ND | 22.3 mi | Barnes County |
| Maple River at County Road 26 near Page, ND | 24.1 mi | Cass County |
| Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State Park, ND | 25.8 mi | Ransom 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.