Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota
North Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Nelson County, North Dakota on the Eastern Stump Lake. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05056665, 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
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 Control Structure spill height (May 2012). Tolna Coulee clean-out height (January 2010).
55.9 ft
Elevation of State Highway 1 (raised in 2001).
54.4 ft
**** Record level - July 2, 2011 - USGS Max Daily Average ****
51.5 ft
Nelson Co. Road 27 flooded.
48 ft
Nelson Co. Road 23 (north) flooded.
46.5 ft
Approximate height of Jerusalem Coulee from East Lake to West Stump Lake (surveyed by ND SWC 2021).
35 ft
Nelson Co. Road 23A flooded.
34 ft
Nelson Co. Road 23 (middle) flooded.
25 ft
Nelson Co. Road 23 (south) and Nelson Co. Road 15 flooded.
6 ft
Nelson Co. Road 4 flooded.
-1 ft
West and East Stump Lakes merge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2011 | 54.4 ft | — |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 54.4 ft | — |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 54 ft | — |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 54 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 53.58 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ESLN8
River
Eastern Stump Lake
County
Nelson, ND
Coordinates
47.8686°N, 98.3575°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota?
The Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05056665) 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 Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota 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 Eastern Stump Lake near Lakota gauge located?
The gauge is located in Nelson County, North Dakota at coordinates 47.8686°N, 98.3575°W. USGS site number: 05056665. 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.