Is the Little Missouri River flooding?
The Little Missouri 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 Little Missouri River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 Little Missouri River at Medora, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.50 ft on 23 March 1947, carrying 65,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (75 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.96 ft, 19.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Missouri River at Marmarth, ND | No flooding | 0.39 ft | 18 ft | |
| Little Missouri River at Medora, ND | No flooding | 0.96 ft | 15 ft | |
| Little Missouri River near Watford City, ND | No flooding | 6.93 ft | 20 ft | |
| Little Missouri River above Mouth near Oakdale, ND | No current data | — | — | — |