Major Flood
20 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MDAN8
River
Little Missouri River
County
Billings, ND
Coordinates
46.9194°N, 103.5278°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Missouri River at Medora?
The Little Missouri River at Medora gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06336000) 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 Little Missouri River at Medora?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Missouri River at Medora is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Little Missouri River at Medora gauge located?
The gauge is located in Billings County, North Dakota at coordinates 46.9194°N, 103.5278°W. USGS site number: 06336000. 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.