Major Flood
20.5 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Top of the emergency levees (948.5 feet MSL).
20.5 ft
MAJOR FLOOD.
20 ft
Many roads underwater, including most of 55th St SE.
19 ft
MODERATE FLOOD.
18 ft
Portions of 55th St SE are underwater.
17 ft
Rural flooding near gage begins.
16 ft
MINOR FLOOD.
14 ft
ACTON 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 7, 1997 | 22.33 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 1946 | 22.1 ft | 3,600 cfs |
| Jul 5, 1975 | 21.66 ft | 4,640 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sheyenne River near Kindred?
The Sheyenne River near Kindred gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05059000) 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 near Kindred?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sheyenne River near Kindred is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 20.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sheyenne River rises?
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Where is the Sheyenne River near Kindred gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cass County, North Dakota at coordinates 46.6317°N, 97.0003°W. USGS site number: 05059000. 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.