Major Flood
1448 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
1446 ft
Minor Flood
1442 ft
Action Stage
1441 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1447 ft
County roads are closed with 3 houses cut off per Emergency Manager.
1442.7 ft
Overflow occurs on left bank.
1441.2 ft
Water begins backing up into ravines and gets to top of road by gage.
1440.5 ft
Creek out of banks in low spots north and west of gage. Water level just below top of culverts.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1969 | 1448.59 ft | 5,900 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1979 | 1447.93 ft | 3,170 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1976 | 1447.77 ft | 2,950 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WLCN8
River
Willow Creek (ND)
County
McHenry, ND
Coordinates
48.5889°N, 100.4417°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Willow Creek (ND) near Willow City?
The Willow Creek (ND) near Willow City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05123400) 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 Willow Creek (ND) near Willow City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Willow Creek (ND) near Willow City is 1442 feet. Action stage begins at 1441 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1446 feet, and major flooding at 1448 feet.
How do I get alerts when Willow Creek (ND) rises?
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Where is the Willow Creek (ND) near Willow City gauge located?
The gauge is located in McHenry County, North Dakota at coordinates 48.5889°N, 100.4417°W. USGS site number: 05123400. 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.