Is the Wild Rice River flooding?
The Wild Rice River is tracked by 4 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 Wild Rice River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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 Wild Rice River near Abercrombie, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.78 ft on 25 March 2009, carrying 14,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1897 (94 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.63 ft, 18.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Rice River near Abercrombie, ND | No flooding | 9.63 ft | 20 ft | |
| Wild Rice River near Rutland, ND | No flood stage defined | 0.50 ft | — | |
| Wild Rice River near Mantador, ND | No flood stage defined | 46.67 ft | — | |
| Wild Rice River near St Benedict, ND | No flood stage defined | 23.33 ft | — |