Rivers in North Dakota
Souris River at Minot-Broadway Bridge
Below flood stage
1542.1ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 1:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 1551.0 ft
- Record crest
- 1562.9 ft2011
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 1557.0 ft |
| Moderate flood | 1553.0 ft |
| Minor flood | 1551.0 ft |
| Action | 1550.0 ft |
- 1556.2 ftApproximately the top of permanent flood protection for the city. A number of homes will be affected by flooding.
- 1552.2 ftWater begins to approach houses nearest to river banks.
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
10 crests on NOAA’s list since 1881.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 25, 2011 | 1562.9 ft |
| 2 | January 1, 1881 | 1559.2 ft |
| 3 | April 18, 1976 | 1557.3 ft |
| 4 | April 20, 1969 | 1556.6 ft |
| 5 | April 20, 1904 | 1556.4 ft |
| 6 | April 13, 2023 | 1546.4 ft |
| 7 | April 12, 1996 | 1545.3 ft |
| 8 | May 1, 2022 | 1542.6 ft |
| 9 | June 27, 2021 | 1541.9 ft |
| 10 | September 5, 2020 | 1541.3 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 13, 2023: 1546.4 ft
- May 1, 2022: 1542.6 ft
- June 27, 2021: 1541.9 ft
- September 5, 2020: 1541.3 ft
- June 25, 2011: 1562.9 ft
- April 12, 1996: 1545.3 ft
- April 18, 1976: 1557.3 ft
- April 20, 1969: 1556.6 ft
- April 20, 1904: 1556.4 ft
- January 1, 1881: 1559.2 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.