Is the Missouri River flooding?
The Missouri River is tracked by 10 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 Missouri River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 10 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 Missouri River at Bismarck, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.60 ft on 31 March 1881. Peak records there go back to 1881 (98 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.70 ft, 27.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River near Williston, ND | No flooding | 13.01 ft | 22 ft | |
| Missouri River at Bismarck, ND | No flooding | 3.70 ft | 14.5 ft | |
| Missouri River above Stanton, ND | No flood stage defined | 61.34 ft | — | |
| Missouri River near Stanton, ND | No flood stage defined | 7.02 ft | — | |
| Missouri River near Hensler, ND | No flood stage defined | 11.82 ft | — | |
| Missouri River at Washburn, ND | No flood stage defined | 7.93 ft | — | |
| Missouri River at Price, ND | No flood stage defined | 16.96 ft | — | |
| Missouri River above Mandan, ND | No flood stage defined | 11.18 ft | — | |
| Missouri River below Mandan, ND | No flood stage defined | 18.77 ft | — | |
| Missouri River near Schmidt, ND | No flood stage defined | 11.85 ft | — |