Major Flood
1443 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
1441 ft
Minor Flood
1440 ft
Action Stage
1439 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1440.2 ft
Water begins crossing the road several hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are flooded.
1439.7 ft
Flood waters affect farmland or wooded areas in refuge. Due to relative flatness of the area within reach of the gage a rather large area becomes flooded. Damage is to crops and farm buildings.
1437.8 ft
River flow no longer confined to one channel. Flow begins in channel 2 miles west and through various culverts that may be blocked in winter months.
1435.8 ft
Right bank with heavy trees and brush subject to overflow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2011 | 1445.66 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 1444.481 ft | 5,140 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1976 | 1443.351 ft | 9,330 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Souris River near Bantry?
The Souris River near Bantry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05122000) 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 Souris River near Bantry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Souris River near Bantry is 1440 feet. Action stage begins at 1439 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1441 feet, and major flooding at 1443 feet.
How do I get alerts when Souris River rises?
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Where is the Souris River near Bantry gauge located?
The gauge is located in McHenry County, North Dakota at coordinates 48.5056°N, 100.4344°W. USGS site number: 05122000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.
- 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.