Is the Heart River flooding?

North Dakota · 5 gauges · North Dakota river levels

The Heart 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 Heart River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 3 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 Heart River near Richardton, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 38.50 ft on 31 March 1912, carrying 4,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1905 (102 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.86 ft, 34.6 ft below that record.

Drains 1,250 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,155 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Heart River near Mandan, NDNo flooding8.89 ft27 ft
Heart River near South Heart, NDNo current data———
Heart River near Richardton, NDNo flood stage defined3.86 ft—
Heart River above Lake Tschida near Glen Ullin, NDNo flood stage defined2.41 ft—
Heart River at Stark Bridge near Judson, NDNo flood stage defined1.70 ft—
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.