Rivers in North Dakota
Little Missouri River at Medora
Below flood stage
1.00ftStage
Observed Sat, Sep 26, 9:00 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Record crest
- 20.50 ft1947
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 19.00 ftMuch of the town of Medora is susceptible to flooding. The steep bank on the left side is subject to overflow.
- 18.00 ftHighway 10 begins to flood-town of Medora very flat and is subject to flooding.
- 17.00 ftA few rural homes next to the river near Medora may be flooded.
- 15.00 ftRight bank overflows and damages camping area on the west side of Medora.
- 13.00 ftWater backs up into ditches along Highway 10. Cottonwood campground-5 mi into park has water out of banksin very low spots. Campground and Visitor Center unharmed.
- 12.00 ftLow spots on right bank 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 23, 2026.
Crest history
28 crests on NOAA’s list since 1907.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 23, 1947 | 20.50 ft |
| 2 | May 25, 2011 | 20.39 ft |
| 3 | March 11, 1972 | 18.68 ft |
| 4 | March 25, 2019 | 18.57 ft |
| 5 | April 8, 1952 | 17.32 ft |
| 6 | June 7, 1929 | 17.20 ft |
| 7 | March 28, 1978 | 16.52 ft |
| 8 | April 19, 2009 | 16.43 ft |
| 9 | March 14, 2014 | 16.05 ft |
| 10 | April 24, 1907 | 16.00 ft |
| 11 | March 2, 2020 | 15.71 ft |
| 12 | March 20, 2010 | 14.15 ft |
| 13 | June 16, 1915 | 14.10 ft |
| 14 | May 9, 1975 | 14.00 ft |
| 15 | July 27, 1955 | 13.90 ft |
| 16 | April 25, 2006 | 13.82 ft |
| 17 | April 16, 2018 | 12.92 ft |
| 18 | June 9, 2007 | 11.75 ft |
| 19 | May 11, 2008 | 11.70 ft |
| 20 | June 1, 2013 | 11.52 ft |
| 21 | June 30, 2005 | 11.43 ft |
| 22 | January 27, 2015 | 11.40 ft |
| 23 | September 10, 2013 | 11.25 ft |
| 24 | March 16, 2003 | 10.21 ft |
| 25 | February 19, 2017 | 10.20 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 9, 2021: 3.88 ft
- March 2, 2020: 15.71 ft
- March 25, 2019: 18.57 ft
- April 16, 2018: 12.92 ft
- February 19, 2017: 10.20 ft
- September 27, 2016: 5.19 ft
- January 27, 2015: 11.40 ft
- March 14, 2014: 16.05 ft
- September 10, 2013: 11.25 ft
- June 1, 2013: 11.52 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin 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.