Is the Des Lacs River flooding?
The Des Lacs River is tracked by 4 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 Des Lacs River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Des Lacs River at Foxholm, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.23 ft on 19 April 1979, carrying 4,260 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1939 (81 annual peaks). It is currently at 1636.56 ft.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Lacs River at Foxholm, ND | No flooding | 1636.56 ft | 1651 ft | |
| Des Lacs River near Kenmare, ND | No current data | — | — | — |
| Des Lacs River at Burlington, ND | No current data | — | — | — |
| Des Lacs River near Baden, ND | No current data | — | — | — |