Is the Rush River flooding?

North Dakota · 2 gauges · North Dakota river levels

The Rush 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 Rush River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 14 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 Rush River at Amenia, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.76 ft on 24 May 2024, carrying 386 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1947 (79 annual peaks). It is currently at 10.01 ft, 6.8 ft below that record.

Drains 100 sq mi · gauge elevation 931 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Rush River at County Road 32 at Amenia, ND	No current data	—	—	—
Rush River at Amenia, ND	No flood stage defined	10.01 ft	—	77 min ago

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.