Rivers in North Dakota
Souris River near Foxholm
Below flood stage
1569.9ftStage
Observed Sat, Sep 26, 7:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 1573.0 ft
- Record crest
- 1584.4 ft2011
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 1578.0 ft |
| Moderate flood | 1576.0 ft |
| Minor flood | 1573.0 ft |
| Action | 1572.0 ft |
- 1578.8 ftSomething 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 ftThe road leading to the gage and Baker Bridge downstream of the gage house will flood. The valley floor becomes covered with water.
- 1576.0 ftWest bank begins to overflow.
- 1575.0 ftRural flooding begins.
- 1571.0 ftEast bank begins to overflow.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.
Crest history
50 crests on NOAA’s list since 1943.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 25, 2011 | 1584.4 ft |
| 2 | April 17, 1976 | 1579.2 ft |
| 3 | April 17, 1969 | 1577.8 ft |
| 4 | May 23, 1975 | 1577.8 ft |
| 5 | May 9, 1979 | 1577.7 ft |
| 6 | April 23, 1974 | 1576.8 ft |
| 7 | May 16, 1948 | 1576.8 ft |
| 8 | April 22, 1982 | 1576.7 ft |
| 9 | May 19, 1970 | 1576.5 ft |
| 10 | April 25, 1943 | 1576.5 ft |
| 11 | April 21, 2013 | 1576.4 ft |
| 12 | April 18, 1999 | 1576.3 ft |
| 13 | April 6, 1997 | 1576.3 ft |
| 14 | April 21, 1955 | 1576.2 ft |
| 15 | July 7, 2014 | 1576.1 ft |
| 16 | April 14, 1951 | 1576.0 ft |
| 17 | May 6, 2001 | 1575.8 ft |
| 18 | April 22, 1956 | 1575.7 ft |
| 19 | April 4, 1972 | 1575.4 ft |
| 20 | April 28, 2001 | 1575.4 ft |
| 21 | April 24, 1983 | 1575.2 ft |
| 22 | April 20, 2015 | 1575.2 ft |
| 23 | July 14, 1953 | 1575.2 ft |
| 24 | March 24, 1995 | 1575.1 ft |
| 25 | April 20, 1996 | 1574.9 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 23, 2023: 1573.2 ft
- June 20, 2022: 1570.5 ft
- June 17, 2021: 1569.0 ft
- December 9, 2019: 1568.3 ft
- June 24, 2018: 1568.7 ft
- April 5, 2017: 1573.5 ft
- October 12, 2015: 1569.3 ft
- April 20, 2015: 1575.2 ft
- July 7, 2014: 1576.1 ft
- April 21, 2013: 1576.4 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.