Red River of the North at Hickson
North Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cass County, North Dakota on the Red River of the North. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05051522, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
38 ft
Moderate Flood
34 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
6,950 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
MAJOR FLOOD.
34 ft
MODERATE FLOOD. Oxbow Golf Course begins sandbagging.
32 ft
Water on bridge deck.
31 ft
North Dakota Hwy 18 bridge approach closed.
30 ft
MINOR FLOOD.
28 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
27.9 ft
Low steel at WW on bridge.
8.69 ft
Point of zero flow - 1976.
1.7 ft
Channel bottom at WW - August 2012.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2009 | 39.04 ft | 23,700 cfs |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 39.04 ft | 23,700 cfs |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 37.6 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 37.6 ft | — |
| Apr 6, 2011 | 37.15 ft | 13,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HICN8
River
Red River of the North
County
Cass, ND
Coordinates
46.6597°N, 96.7956°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River of the North at Hickson?
The Red River of the North at Hickson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05051522) 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 Hickson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River of the North at Hickson is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 38 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 Hickson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cass County, North Dakota at coordinates 46.6597°N, 96.7956°W. USGS site number: 05051522. 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.