RIVER GAUGE · SOURIS RIVER
Souris River at Minot-Broadway Bridge
Ward County, North Dakota
Water level1541.96 ft
Flow317 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1550 ft
Minor flood1551 ft
Moderate flood1553 ft
Major flood1557 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1556.2 ft
Approximately the top of permanent flood protection for the city. A number of homes will be affected by flooding.
- 1552.2 ft
Water begins to approach houses nearest to river banks.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2011 | 1562.86 ft | 26,900 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1880 | 1559.224 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 17, 1976 | 1557.304 ft | 10,100 cfs |
More on Souris River
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DownstreamSouris River at Logan
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