Major Flood
11 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
MAJOR FLOOD.
10.4 ft
Bridge with wire-weight gage upstream from gage house floods.
8 ft
MODERATE FLOOD. During high flow, river may bypass Minto to the south and flow into Lake Ardoch. Urban flooding begins.
7.5 ft
Old Highway 81 is underwater.
6 ft
MINOR FLOOD. Left bank flooding.
4.5 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
4 ft
Right bank flooding.
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 19, 1948 | 11.8 ft | 11,500 cfs |
| Apr 18, 1950 | 11.8 ft | 16,600 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 9.28 ft | 3,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Forest River at Minto?
The Forest River at Minto gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05085000) 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 Forest River at Minto?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Forest River at Minto is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Forest River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Forest River at Minto 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 Forest River at Minto gauge located?
The gauge is located in Walsh County, North Dakota at coordinates 48.2861°N, 97.3697°W. USGS site number: 05085000. 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
- 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.