RIVER GAUGE · KNIFE RIVER (ND)
Knife River (ND) near Hazen
Mercer County, North Dakota
Water level0.68 ft
Flow25 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action19 ft
Minor flood21 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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