RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER
Little Missouri River at Medora
Billings County, North Dakota
Water level0.98 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19 ft
Much of the town of Medora is susceptible to flooding. The steep bank on the left side is subject to overflow.
- 18 ft
Highway 10 begins to flood-town of Medora very flat and is subject to flooding.
- 17 ft
A few rural homes next to the river near Medora may be flooded.
- 15 ft
Right bank overflows and damages camping area on the west side of Medora.
- 13 ft
Water backs up into ditches along Highway 10. Cottonwood campground-5 mi into park has water out of banksin very low spots. Campground and Visitor Center unharmed.
- 12 ft
Low spots on right bank overflow.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 1947 | 20.5 ft | 65,000 cfs |
| May 24, 2011 | 20.39 ft | 35,100 cfs |
| Mar 10, 1972 | 18.68 ft | 40,000 cfs |
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