Major Flood
37.5 ft
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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
32 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
Top elevation of the dike at Halstad.
42 ft
Approach to I-29 bridge under water on North Dakota side of the Red River.
38 ft
US Highway 75 closure installed on the south side of the Halstad ring dike.
37.5 ft
MAJOR FLOOD.
37 ft
US Highway 75 is flooded outside of the Halstad ring dike north and south of the city.
36.4 ft
City mobilizes for dike patrols.
33 ft
Considerable rural and farmland flooding.
32 ft
MODERATE FLOOD.
30.8 ft
Approach to I-29 bridge impassable.
26 ft
MINOR FLOOD.
24 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 18, 1997 | 40.74 ft | 71,500 cfs |
| Mar 29, 2009 | 40.63 ft | 67,400 cfs |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 40.51 ft | 60,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HILN8
River
Red River of the North
County
Traill, ND
Coordinates
47.3519°N, 96.8433°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River of the North at Halstad?
The Red River of the North at Halstad gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05064500) 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 Halstad?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River of the North at Halstad is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 37.5 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 Halstad gauge located?
The gauge is located in Traill County, North Dakota at coordinates 47.3519°N, 96.8433°W. USGS site number: 05064500. 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.