Major Flood
30 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
County Highway 5 road at gage and bridge will be under water.
25 ft
County Highway 5 goes under water just north of gage. Observer's driveway and most of farm yard will be flooded.
24 ft
Water out of both river banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2009 | 27.73 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 27 ft | — |
| Mar 25, 1943 | 26.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GDVN8
River
Knife River (ND)
County
Mercer, ND
Coordinates
47.1544°N, 102.0594°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Knife River (ND) near Golden Valley?
The Knife River (ND) near Golden Valley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06339500) 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 Knife River (ND) near Golden Valley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Knife River (ND) near Golden Valley is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Knife River (ND) rises?
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Where is the Knife River (ND) near Golden Valley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mercer County, North Dakota at coordinates 47.1544°N, 102.0594°W. USGS site number: 06339500. 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.