Major Flood
28 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
County Road 3 bridge (downstream of gage) starts to flood.
28 ft
MAJOR FLOOD. Bridge near the gage is inaccessible due to agricultural flooding.
25 ft
Some local flooding begins on rural roads and approaches to bridges.
22 ft
MODERATE FLOOD. City begins to mobilize.
20 ft
MINOR FLOOD.
18.4 ft
Flood damage to the village of Great Bend, ND.
17.2 ft
Agricultural damage from river mile 77 to river mile 108.
17 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
14 ft
Small dam 0.75 mile downstream floods.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2009 | 37.78 ft | 14,100 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1896 | 37.5 ft | — |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 36.59 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ABRN8
River
Wild Rice River (ND)
County
Richland, ND
Coordinates
46.4706°N, 96.7819°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wild Rice River (ND) near Abercrombie?
The Wild Rice River (ND) near Abercrombie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05053000) 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 Wild Rice River (ND) near Abercrombie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wild Rice River (ND) near Abercrombie is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wild Rice River (ND) rises?
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Where is the Wild Rice River (ND) near Abercrombie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Richland County, North Dakota at coordinates 46.4706°N, 96.7819°W. USGS site number: 05053000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
- 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- On October 1, 2023, the USGS changed the datum at this location resulting in a permanent 10.0 ft increase in reported river levels. This has also resulted in a 10.0 ft increase in flood stage levels.