Is the Cannonball River flooding?

North Dakota · 5 gauges · North Dakota river levels

The Cannonball River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in North Dakota. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cannonball River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Dakota river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Cannonball River at Breien, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.30 ft on 19 April 1950, carrying 94,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1906 (110 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.73 ft, 20.6 ft below that record.

Drains 4,090 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,675 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Cannonball River at Regent, NDNo flooding4.49 ft22 ft
Cannonball River at Breien, NDNo flooding1.73 ft10 ft
Cannonball River near Raleigh, NDNo current data
Cannonball River at Solen, NDNo current data
Cannonball River at Hwy 1806 near Cannon Ball, NDNo current data
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.