RIVER GAUGE · SOURIS RIVER
Souris River near Westhope
Bottineau County, North Dakota
Water level1411.60 ft
Flow400 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1413 ft
Minor flood1414 ft
Moderate flood1418 ft
Major flood1420 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1418 ft
Refuge area floods. The city of Westhope is on high ground and does not flood. Road to gage is impassable. Access to Dam #357 is OK below 16 feet.
- 1416 ft
Wildlife and refuge flooding only.
- 1414 ft
Water is almost valley-wide. The area flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2011 | 1426.75 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 1969 | 1421.36 ft | 6,300 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1999 | 1421 ft | 7,060 cfs |
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