Major Flood
25 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Railroad tracks at south end of Hazen will be topped by flood waters. Numerous homes in Beulah are flooded.
26 ft
Water is likely to be on Highway 49 south of Beulah.
25 ft
Town of Beulah takes on water, mainly south of railroad tracks. City of Hazen suffers little damage.
24 ft
Secondary gravel roads will flood. Damage to cropland mostly south of the river.
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 23, 2009 | 27.79 ft | 27,400 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1966 | 27.01 ft | 35,300 cfs |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 26.92 ft | 20,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HZNN8
River
Knife River (ND)
County
Mercer, ND
Coordinates
47.2853°N, 101.6217°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Knife River (ND) near Hazen?
The Knife River (ND) near Hazen gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06340500) 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 Hazen?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Knife River (ND) near Hazen is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Knife River (ND) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Knife River (ND) near Hazen 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 Knife River (ND) near Hazen gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mercer County, North Dakota at coordinates 47.2853°N, 101.6217°W. USGS site number: 06340500. 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.