Rivers in North Dakota
Souris River at Sawyer
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 1528.0 ft |
| Moderate flood | 1526.0 ft |
| Minor flood | 1524.0 ft |
| Action | 1523.0 ft |
- 1530.2 ftThe emergency dike would be topped.
- 1523.2 ftCoulees and farmland will begin to flood. Several homes in the immediate vicinity have historically been affected above 22 feet.
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
11 crests on NOAA’s list since 1969.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 26, 2011 | 1530.5 ft |
| 2 | April 21, 1976 | 1527.4 ft |
| 3 | May 11, 1979 | 1526.5 ft |
| 4 | April 12, 2013 | 1525.7 ft |
| 5 | April 14, 2009 | 1525.7 ft |
| 6 | May 15, 1975 | 1524.9 ft |
| 7 | April 29, 1969 | 1524.7 ft |
| 8 | April 10, 1996 | 1524.3 ft |
| 9 | April 18, 1999 | 1523.1 ft |
| 10 | June 30, 2005 | 1521.1 ft |
| 11 | March 29, 1997 | 1520.8 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 12, 2013: 1525.7 ft
- June 26, 2011: 1530.5 ft
- April 14, 2009: 1525.7 ft
- June 30, 2005: 1521.1 ft
- April 18, 1999: 1523.1 ft
- March 29, 1997: 1520.8 ft
- April 10, 1996: 1524.3 ft
- May 11, 1979: 1526.5 ft
- April 21, 1976: 1527.4 ft
- May 15, 1975: 1524.9 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.