Is the Wild Rice River flooding?

North Dakota · 4 gauges · North Dakota river levels

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.

data refreshed 8 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 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.

Drains 2,070 sq mi · gauge elevation 899 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Wild Rice River near Abercrombie, NDNo flooding9.63 ft20 ft
Wild Rice River near Rutland, NDNo flood stage defined0.50 ft
Wild Rice River near Mantador, NDNo flood stage defined46.67 ft
Wild Rice River near St Benedict, NDNo flood stage defined23.33 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.