Souris River above Minot, ND
Is Souris River above Minot, ND flooding right now?
Souris River above Minot, ND measured 1551.57 ft on 2026-09-11 00:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.4 ft below its 1562 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1551.57 ft
Streamflow
113 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 1562 ft, with major flooding at 1570 ft. The highest crest on record was 1573.01 ft on Sat, Jan 1, 1881.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 1561 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 1562 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 1565 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 1570 ft | 18.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 1573.01 ft | 1881-01-01 |
| 1571.337 ft | 2011-06-25 |
| 1570.01 ft | 1904-04-20 |
| 1568.31 ft | 1976-04-17 |
| 1567.407 ft | 1927-04-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Souris River at Broadway Bridge at Minot, ND | 3.5 mi | Ward County |
| Des Lacs River at Burlington, ND | 3.7 mi | Ward County |
| Souris River near Foxholm, ND | 10.7 mi | Ward County |
| Des Lacs River at Foxholm, ND | 12.6 mi | Ward County |
| Bonnes Coulee near Velva, ND | 23.2 mi | McHenry 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.