Rivers in North Dakota
Souris River at Velva
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 1517.0 ft |
| Moderate flood | 1512.0 ft |
| Minor flood | 1507.0 ft |
| Action | 1506.0 ft |
- 1521.2 ftPermanent flood protection dike would be topped on the left (south) bank. Temporary dikes and raises to permanent flood protection are required.
- 1516.2 ftPermanent flood protection dike on the right (north) bank would be topped. Additional flood protective measures would need to be in place.
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
9 crests on NOAA’s list since 1969.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 26, 2011 | 1515.7 ft |
| 2 | April 20, 1976 | 1511.1 ft |
| 3 | April 14, 2009 | 1510.3 ft |
| 4 | May 16, 1975 | 1509.4 ft |
| 5 | April 22, 1979 | 1509.2 ft |
| 6 | April 1, 1969 | 1509.2 ft |
| 7 | June 6, 2013 | 1508.8 ft |
| 8 | April 21, 1999 | 1505.4 ft |
| 9 | July 1, 2005 | 1505.1 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 6, 2013: 1508.8 ft
- June 26, 2011: 1515.7 ft
- April 14, 2009: 1510.3 ft
- July 1, 2005: 1505.1 ft
- April 21, 1999: 1505.4 ft
- April 22, 1979: 1509.2 ft
- April 20, 1976: 1511.1 ft
- May 16, 1975: 1509.4 ft
- April 1, 1969: 1509.2 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.