Devils Lake near Devils Lake
North Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Ramsey County, North Dakota on the Devils Lake. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05056500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
0.3 ft
Moderate Flood
0.2 ft
Minor Flood
0.1 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
60 ft
Top of dike raised to this elevation in 2006 (current dike protection level plus 5.0 feet of freeboard equal top of dike elevation).
59 ft
Prior to January 2010, the height that Devils Lake/Stump Lake spills into Sheyenne River through Tolna Coulee. Combined area of Devils and Stump Lakes would be 450 sq mi.
58 ft
Tolna Coulee clean-out height (January 2010).
56 ft
Amtrak service from Grand Forks to Devils Lake affected due to water on track.
55 ft
Current dike protection level (2006; without freeboard). Combined area of Devils and Stump Lakes would be 227 sq mi.
54.3 ft
**** Record level - June 27, 2011 - USGS Max Daily Average ****
49.2 ft
Drainage problems for Minnewaukan. Ramsey Co. Hwy 2 affected.
49 ft
Devils Lake at 213 sq mi.
48.3 ft
US Hwy 281 (north of Minnewaukan) closed during high winds.
48 ft
Devils Lake at 202 sq mi.
47.2 ft
Devils Lake at 195 sq mi.
47.1 ft
Devils Lake spilled into Stump Lake (August 1999; previous overflow in the 1820s).
47 ft
Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). Devils Lake at 191 sq mi.
46.5 ft
Approximate height of Jerusalem Coulee from East Lake to West Stump Lake (surveyed by ND SWC 2021).
46 ft
Minimum level for ND Department of Water Resources pumping operations for both the West and East End Outlets.
38.4 ft
Devils Lake at 140 sq mi. First recorded lake level (1867).
22.4 ft
Devils Lake at 68 sq mi (October 1992).
0.9 ft
Devils Lake at 10 sq mi (October 1940).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2011 | 54.3 ft | — |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 54.3 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 2013 | 54.13 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 2013 | 54.13 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 2014 | 53.72 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Devils Lake near Devils Lake?
The Devils Lake near Devils Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05056500) 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 Devils Lake near Devils Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Devils Lake near Devils Lake is 0.1 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 0.2 feet, and major flooding at 0.3 feet.
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Where is the Devils Lake near Devils Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ramsey County, North Dakota at coordinates 48.0994°N, 98.9028°W. USGS site number: 05056500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.