Major Flood
20.5 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24.51 ft
Old Record Flood (04/21/1997) before agricultural dikes were removed.
24.3 ft
Top elevation of the levee.
20.5 ft
MAJOR FLOOD. Railroad upstream of gage is overtopped.
20 ft
ND State Hwy 18 is inundated at Neche.
19 ft
MODERATE FLOOD. Residential damage begins.
18 ft
MINOR FLOOD. Bankfull Stage.
16 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1997 | 24.51 ft | — |
| Apr 19, 1979 | 23.64 ft | 9,500 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1996 | 23.48 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pembina River at Neche?
The Pembina River at Neche gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05100000) 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 Pembina River at Neche?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pembina River at Neche is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 20.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pembina River rises?
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Where is the Pembina River at Neche gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pembina County, North Dakota at coordinates 48.9897°N, 97.5567°W. USGS site number: 05100000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.