Major Flood
49 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
44 ft
Minor Flood
39 ft
Action Stage
35 ft
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.
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 25, 1997 | 54.94 ft | 141,000 cfs |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 52.71 ft | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 52.31 ft | 78,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PBNN8
River
Red River of the North
County
Pembina, ND
Coordinates
48.9736°N, 97.2414°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River of the North at Pembina?
The Red River of the North at Pembina gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05102490) 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 Pembina?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River of the North at Pembina is 39 feet. Action stage begins at 35 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 44 feet, and major flooding at 49 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 Pembina gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pembina County, North Dakota at coordinates 48.9736°N, 97.2414°W. USGS site number: 05102490. 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.