Is the Painted Woods Creek flooding?

North Dakota · 3 gauges · North Dakota river levels

The Painted Woods Creek is tracked by 3 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 Painted Woods Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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 1 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 Painted Woods Creek near Wilton, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.64 ft on 19 April 1979, carrying 4,050 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1958 (45 annual peaks).

gauge elevation 1,766 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Painted Woods Creek near Still, NDNo current data
Painted Woods Creek near Wilton, NDNo current data
Painted Woods Creek near Washburn, NDNo current data
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.