Major Flood
17 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Top of I-94 bridge.
20.69 ft
RECORD FLOOD. April 13, 2009.
20 ft
Elevation of the top of the emergency dikes. Low steel in I-94 bridge.
18 ft
Actions are taken to protect electrical distribution equipment.
17.2 ft
The City of Valley City installs removable floodwalls in the University district.
17 ft
MAJOR FLOOD. Levees and low spots are re-enforced.
16 ft
MODERATE FLOOD. Storm drains are closed.
15 ft
MINOR FLOOD. Actions are taken to protect the power plant.
14 ft
Diking required to keep river in channel. Highway 10 in Valley City flooded.
12.5 ft
ACTION STAGE/FLOOD 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 12, 2009 | 20.69 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2011 | 20.66 ft | 7,270 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1882 | 20 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sheyenne River at Valley City?
The Sheyenne River at Valley City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05058500) 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 Sheyenne River at Valley City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sheyenne River at Valley City is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sheyenne River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sheyenne River at Valley City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Sheyenne River at Valley City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Barnes County, North Dakota at coordinates 46.9156°N, 98.0106°W. USGS site number: 05058500. 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.