Is the Forest River flooding?

North Dakota · 2 gauges · North Dakota river levels

The Forest River is tracked by 2 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 Forest River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 14 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 Forest River at Minto, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.80 ft on 19 April 1948, carrying 11,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1882 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.60 ft, 10.2 ft below that record.

Drains 499 sq mi · gauge elevation 808 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record