RIVER GAUGE · RED RIVER OF THE NORTH
Red River of the North at Drayton
Pembina County, North Dakota
Water level11.85 ft
Flow1,340 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action28 ft23,244 cfs
Minor flood32 ft
Moderate flood38 ft
Major flood42 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 47.2 ft
Highway ND 66 and MN 11 bridge approaches overtopped.
- 42 ft
MAJOR FLOOD. General urban flood damage to the city of Drayton.
- 41.3 ft
MN 175 bridge (north of Drayton and south of Pembina) approaches flood (MN DOT).
- 39 ft
Rural road damages begin.
- 38 ft
MODERATE FLOOD.
- 32 ft
MINOR FLOOD. Agricultural damage begins.
- 28 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1997 | 45.55 ft | 124,000 cfs |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 43.82 ft | — |
| Apr 27, 1979 | 43.66 ft | 92,900 cfs |
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