Is the Pembina River flooding?

North Dakota · 2 gauges · North Dakota river levels

The Pembina 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 Pembina River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 11 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 Pembina River at Neche, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.20 ft on 27 April 1997, carrying 15,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (118 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.01 ft, 21.2 ft below that record.

Drains 3,390 sq mi · gauge elevation 811 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Pembina River at Walhalla, NDNo flooding1.91 ft11 ft
Pembina River at Neche, NDNo flooding3.01 ft18 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.