Sheyenne River at Harwood
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 4:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 84.00 ft
- Record crest
- 92.02 ft1997
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 91.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 86.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 84.00 ft |
| Action | 82.00 ft |
- 93.50 ftRivertree subdivision is protected to this height by the dike at Rivertree Park.
- 91.80 ftCounty Road 22 and Rivershore Drive is closed.
- 91.00 ftMAJOR FLOOD. BNSF railroad line may need to be closed.
- 86.00 ftMODERATE FLOOD.
- 84.00 ftMINOR FLOOD. Actions taken to completely seal the flood barrier.
- 82.00 ftACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
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 August 28, 2026.
Crest history
32 crests on NOAA’s list since 1995.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 16, 1997 | 92.02 ft |
| 2 | April 10, 2011 | 91.82 ft |
| 3 | March 29, 2009 | 91.72 ft |
| 4 | March 20, 2010 | 91.56 ft |
| 5 | April 3, 2006 | 91.42 ft |
| 6 | April 8, 2019 | 91.29 ft |
| 7 | April 10, 2001 | 91.29 ft |
| 8 | April 9, 2020 | 90.59 ft |
| 9 | June 24, 2000 | 90.33 ft |
| 10 | April 22, 2023 | 90.32 ft |
| 11 | April 16, 1996 | 90.05 ft |
| 12 | March 30, 1995 | 90.04 ft |
| 13 | May 13, 2022 | 89.88 ft |
| 14 | June 16, 2005 | 89.70 ft |
| 15 | October 15, 2019 | 89.41 ft |
| 16 | June 28, 2013 | 89.38 ft |
| 17 | June 19, 2007 | 88.68 ft |
| 18 | February 28, 1998 | 86.83 ft |
| 19 | April 20, 2018 | 84.17 ft |
| 20 | April 30, 2014 | 84.08 ft |
| 21 | June 13, 2008 | 83.27 ft |
| 22 | February 22, 2017 | 83.00 ft |
| 23 | May 19, 2015 | 82.75 ft |
| 24 | May 26, 2024 | 82.64 ft |
| 25 | August 11, 2025 | 79.99 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 14, 2026: 76.38 ft
- August 11, 2025: 79.99 ft
- May 26, 2024: 82.64 ft
- April 22, 2023: 90.32 ft
- May 13, 2022: 89.88 ft
- October 20, 2021: 73.64 ft
- April 9, 2020: 90.59 ft
- October 15, 2019: 89.41 ft
- April 8, 2019: 91.29 ft
- April 20, 2018: 84.17 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- DownstreamRed River of the North at Halstad
- Buffalo River (MN) at Georgetown (CR108)
- Red River of the North at Georgetown
- Maple River (ND) at Mapleton (North of I-94)
- Red River of the North at Fargo
- Buffalo River (MN) at Dilworth
- Maple River (ND) at Mapleton (South of I-94)
- Rush River at Amenia
- Sheyenne River Diversion
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 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. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
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.