RIVER GAUGE · RED RIVER OF THE NORTH
Red River of the North at Pembina
Pembina County, North Dakota
Water level11.04 ft
Flow2,230 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action35 ft23,941 cfs
Minor flood39 ft
Moderate flood44 ft
Major flood49 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 57.3 ft
Top of the permanent levee project at Pembina.
- 53.6 ft
MN 171 bridge approaches flood (MN DOT).
- 53 ft
May need to evacuate South Pembina.
- 52 ft
Highway 75 north of Humboldt, MN overtops.
- 50 ft
South end of Airport Road closes.
- 49 ft
MAJOR FLOOD.
- 48.8 ft
Highway 75 dike installed at Noyes, MN.
- 48 ft
City dike patrol begins.
- 46.6 ft
MN 175 bridge (south of Pembina and north of Drayton) approaches flood (MN DOT).
- 46 ft
General rural flooding.
- 45 ft
Urban damage to Saint Vincent.
- 44 ft
MODERATE FLOOD.
- 39 ft
MINOR FLOOD.
- 35 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
- 29 ft
Floodgate at main pumphouse is closed.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 1997 | 54.94 ft | 141,000 cfs |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 52.71 ft | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 52.31 ft | 78,700 cfs |
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