RIVER GAUGE · KNIFE RIVER (ND)
Knife River (ND) near Golden Valley
Mercer County, North Dakota
Water level3.73 ft
Flow4 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action22 ft
Minor flood24 ft
Moderate flood26 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2009 | 27.73 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 27 ft | — |
| Mar 25, 1943 | 26.7 ft | — |
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