Major Flood
26 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
22 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Levees surrounding Williston are likely to be topped without additional measures taken to temporarily raise the flood protection levels.
32.5 ft
Missouri River begins to overtop small stretch of levee near Highway 85 bridge and Williston Water Treatment Plant.
30.75 ft
Missouri River begins to cover Highway 85 south of Williston.
30.5 ft
At 30.5 FT...water is near the top of Highway 58 in areas between Fairview and Trenton.
30 ft
Water covers portions of 13th Avenue East and 11th Avenue East along the Little Muddy River.
28 ft
Water backing up into the Little Muddy River begins to cover 54th Street Northwest on the east side of Williston.
24 ft
Water begins to cover oil well location south and east of Williston. Wildlife management areas are flooded. City of Williston does not flood.
22 ft
Low-lying farmland and access roads to oil well sites near Trenton are flooded. City of Williston does not flood.
20 ft
Ditches in the vicinity of the river will fill and wildlife management lands along the south banks will begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2011 | 30.38 ft | — |
| Mar 31, 1912 | 28 ft | — |
| Jul 13, 1975 | 27.15 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WLTN8
River
Missouri River
County
McKenzie, ND
Coordinates
48.1081°N, 103.7142°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River near Williston?
The Missouri River near Williston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06330000) 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 Missouri River near Williston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River near Williston is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Missouri River near Williston 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 Missouri River near Williston gauge located?
The gauge is located in McKenzie County, North Dakota at coordinates 48.1081°N, 103.7142°W. USGS site number: 06330000. 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.