Major Flood
42 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
38 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
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.
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 23, 1997 | 45.55 ft | 124,000 cfs |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 43.82 ft | — |
| Apr 27, 1979 | 43.66 ft | 92,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DRTN8
River
Red River of the North
County
Pembina, ND
Coordinates
48.5722°N, 97.1472°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River of the North at Drayton?
The Red River of the North at Drayton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05092000) 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 Red River of the North at Drayton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River of the North at Drayton is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 42 feet.
How do I get alerts when Red River of the North rises?
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Where is the Red River of the North at Drayton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pembina County, North Dakota at coordinates 48.5722°N, 97.1472°W. USGS site number: 05092000. 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.