Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Historically speaking, an ice jam near the confluence of Apple Creek and the Missouri River created flood damage for many houses and Prairie Rose Elementary School and backed water up to a stage of 17 ft at the gage. Flooding not related to an ice jam does inundate Lincoln Road and a smaller number of homes.
16 ft
Large amounts of farmland floods. Houses near Apple Creek become threatened. Apple Creek road becomes covered with water about 100 feet west of bridge. Other north-south roads across Apple Creek are also threatened with closure.
15.3 ft
Old Highway 10 or Apple Creek Road starts to flood.
15 ft
Water floods low lying area in the immediate vicinity of creek.
13 ft
Upstream of gage, township roads become water covered when thegage is 13-15 feet.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1979 | 17.46 ft | 5,980 cfs |
| Apr 12, 2009 | 17.22 ft | 5,940 cfs |
| Jun 16, 2009 | 17.09 ft | 3,840 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MENN8
River
Apple Creek (ND)
County
Burleigh, ND
Coordinates
46.7944°N, 100.6569°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Apple Creek (ND) near Menoken?
The Apple Creek (ND) near Menoken gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06349500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Apple Creek (ND) near Menoken?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Apple Creek (ND) near Menoken is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Apple Creek (ND) rises?
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Where is the Apple Creek (ND) near Menoken gauge located?
The gauge is located in Burleigh County, North Dakota at coordinates 46.7944°N, 100.6569°W. USGS site number: 06349500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.