RIVER GAUGE · SOURIS RIVER
Souris River near Foxholm
Ward County, North Dakota
Water level1569.28 ft
Flow257 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1572 ft
Minor flood1573 ft
Moderate flood1576 ft
Major flood1578 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1578.8 ft
Something around 1578.5 to 1578.8 ft the County Road 8 closes as the water becomes to deep on the road and bridge surface.
- 1577.3 ft
The road leading to the gage and Baker Bridge downstream of the gage house will flood. The valley floor becomes covered with water.
- 1576 ft
West bank begins to overflow.
- 1575 ft
Rural flooding begins.
- 1571 ft
East bank begins to overflow.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2011 | 1584.44 ft | 26,400 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1976 | 1579.173 ft | 8,600 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 1577.843 ft | 5,380 cfs |
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