Major Flood
1630 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
1625 ft
Minor Flood
1623 ft
Action Stage
1622 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1630 ft
Major flooding occurs at this stage. The entire valley becomes covered with water.
1628 ft
Farmhouse at gage site is affected by water.
1625 ft
Farms from Sherwood 15W to the northern edge of the upper Souris Wildlife Refuge will flood.
1623.8 ft
Water over 95th Street on the northwest side of Mouse River Park.
1622 ft
Flood water starts to affect farmstead by gage.
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 22, 2011 | 1633.15 ft | 29,700 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1904 | 1630.787 ft | 8,550 cfs |
| Apr 9, 1976 | 1630.137 ft | 14,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHWN8
River
Souris River
County
Renville, ND
Coordinates
48.9900°N, 101.9578°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Souris River near Sherwood?
The Souris River near Sherwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05114000) 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 Sherwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Souris River near Sherwood is 1623 feet. Action stage begins at 1622 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1625 feet, and major flooding at 1630 feet.
How do I get alerts when Souris River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Souris River near Sherwood to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Souris River near Sherwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Renville County, North Dakota at coordinates 48.9900°N, 101.9578°W. USGS site number: 05114000. 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.