Sheyenne River at Valley City
Observed Sun, Sep 27, 2:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Record crest
- 20.69 ft2009
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 16.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 12.50 ft |
- 24.00 ftTop of I-94 bridge.
- 20.69 ftRECORD FLOOD. April 13, 2009.
- 20.00 ftElevation of the top of the emergency dikes. Low steel in I-94 bridge.
- 18.00 ftActions are taken to protect electrical distribution equipment.
- 17.20 ftThe City of Valley City installs removable floodwalls in the University district.
- 17.00 ftMAJOR FLOOD. Levees and low spots are re-enforced.
- 16.00 ftMODERATE FLOOD. Storm drains are closed.
- 15.00 ftMINOR FLOOD. Actions are taken to protect the power plant.
- 14.00 ftDiking required to keep river in channel. Highway 10 in Valley City flooded.
- 12.50 ftACTION STAGE/FLOOD 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 September 25, 2026.
Crest history
91 crests on NOAA’s list since 1882.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 13, 2009 | 20.69 ft |
| 2 | April 18, 2011 | 20.66 ft |
| 3 | April 1, 1882 | 20.00 ft |
| 4 | April 21, 1996 | 18.78 ft |
| 5 | May 1, 2022 | 18.07 ft |
| 6 | July 16, 1993 | 18.05 ft |
| 7 | April 19, 1997 | 18.01 ft |
| 8 | April 19, 1969 | 17.62 ft |
| 9 | April 28, 1948 | 17.51 ft |
| 10 | March 29, 1995 | 16.57 ft |
| 11 | April 1, 1897 | 15.50 ft |
| 12 | October 22, 2019 | 15.24 ft |
| 13 | April 16, 1965 | 14.93 ft |
| 14 | April 18, 1919 | 14.90 ft |
| 15 | April 8, 2004 | 14.70 ft |
| 16 | May 5, 1950 | 14.60 ft |
| 17 | April 8, 2020 | 14.47 ft |
| 18 | March 28, 1966 | 14.27 ft |
| 19 | June 21, 2013 | 14.21 ft |
| 20 | March 23, 2010 | 14.13 ft |
| 21 | April 2, 1999 | 13.07 ft |
| 22 | April 17, 2019 | 12.29 ft |
| 23 | June 19, 2000 | 11.98 ft |
| 24 | April 14, 2001 | 11.60 ft |
| 25 | April 13, 1987 | 11.43 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 2, 2026: 8.75 ft
- August 6, 2025: 8.30 ft
- June 21, 2024: 9.20 ft
- May 7, 2023: 11.22 ft
- May 1, 2022: 18.07 ft
- October 13, 2021: 6.48 ft
- April 8, 2020: 14.47 ft
- October 22, 2019: 15.24 ft
- April 17, 2019: 12.29 ft
- April 27, 2018: 8.55 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 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.