Major Flood
23 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Highway 6 will flood.
22 ft
All of Breien will flood.
21 ft
Water likely on surface of Highway 24 near Solen.
20 ft
Much of Breien will flood.
13 ft
Southeast part of Breien subject to flooding.
12 ft
Water overflows south bank.
9 ft
Water overflows north bank.
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, 1950 | 22.3 ft | 94,800 cfs |
| Mar 23, 2009 | 21.84 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Mar 24, 1997 | 20.82 ft | 31,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BREN8
River
Cannonball River
County
Morton, ND
Coordinates
46.3761°N, 100.9344°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cannonball River at Breien?
The Cannonball River at Breien gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06354000) 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 Cannonball River at Breien?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cannonball River at Breien is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cannonball River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cannonball River at Breien to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cannonball River at Breien gauge located?
The gauge is located in Morton County, North Dakota at coordinates 46.3761°N, 100.9344°W. USGS site number: 06354000. 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.