RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER
Little Missouri River near Watford City
McKenzie County, North Dakota
Water level7.00 ft
Flow19 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 50.2 ft
North end of Long-X bridge becomes flooded.
- 38.8 ft
Gage house shelter will become flooded.
- 36.7 ft
South end of bridge deck will become flooded.
- 23 ft
South bank is tree covered with trees and brush and subject to overflow at this level.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 1947 | 24 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1950 | 21.42 ft | 60,000 cfs |
| Apr 9, 1965 | 17.93 ft | 20,000 cfs |
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