Is the Souris River flooding?

North Dakota · 7 gauges · North Dakota river levels

The Souris River is tracked by 7 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 Souris River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 6 of 7 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 7 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 Souris River above Minot, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.37 ft on 25 June 2011, carrying 26,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (122 annual peaks). It is currently at 1551.57 ft.

Drains 10,600 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,547 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Souris River near Sherwood, NDNo flooding1610.43 ft1623 ft
Souris River near Foxholm, NDNo flooding1569.86 ft1573 ft
Souris River above Minot, NDNo flooding1551.57 ft1562 ft
Souris River at Broadway Bridge at Minot, NDNo flooding1541.74 ft1551 ft
Souris River near Bantry, NDNo flooding1432.34 ft1440 ft
Souris River near Westhope, NDNo flooding1411.46 ft1414 ft
Souris River near Verendrye, 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.