RIVER GAUGE · SOURIS RIVER
Souris River at Minot 4NW
Ward County, North Dakota
Water level1552.25 ft
Flow274 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1561 ft
Minor flood1562 ft
Moderate flood1565 ft
Major flood1570 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1578.3 ft
Water level is at top of the levees at Burlington.
- 1569 ft
The bridge deck upstream from gage house will flood.
- 1567.3 ft
Water level is at top of levees near water treatment plant.
- 1564.3 ft
The road leading to the gage house becomes covered with water.
- 1562 ft
At this stage water begins to threaten rural areas on the edge of Minot. Especially if there is significant local runoff.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1880 | 1573.01 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 1571.337 ft | 26,900 cfs |
| Apr 19, 1904 | 1570.01 ft | 12,000 cfs |
More on Souris River
UpstreamSouris River near Foxholm
DownstreamSouris River at Minot-Broadway Bridge
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