Rivers in North Dakota
Souris River near Westhope
Below flood stage
1411.7ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 27, 10:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 1414.0 ft
- Record crest
- 1426.8 ft2011
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 1420.0 ft |
| Moderate flood | 1418.0 ft |
| Minor flood | 1414.0 ft |
| Action | 1413.0 ft |
- 1418.0 ftRefuge area floods. The city of Westhope is on high ground and does not flood. Road to gage is impassable. Access to Dam #357 is OK below 16 feet.
- 1416.0 ftWildlife and refuge flooding only.
- 1414.0 ftWater is almost valley-wide. The area flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10% |
| 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
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1947.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 5, 2011 | 1426.8 ft |
| 2 | April 19, 1969 | 1421.4 ft |
| 3 | April 14, 1999 | 1421.0 ft |
| 4 | April 7, 2017 | 1420.9 ft |
| 5 | July 6, 2014 | 1420.7 ft |
| 6 | April 20, 1949 | 1420.7 ft |
| 7 | May 21, 1979 | 1420.1 ft |
| 8 | April 30, 2009 | 1420.0 ft |
| 9 | April 9, 1995 | 1419.8 ft |
| 10 | April 21, 1996 | 1419.6 ft |
| 11 | June 20, 2013 | 1419.5 ft |
| 12 | April 25, 1997 | 1418.0 ft |
| 13 | July 20, 2005 | 1417.8 ft |
| 14 | April 14, 1955 | 1417.6 ft |
| 15 | April 15, 2001 | 1417.4 ft |
| 16 | May 1, 1948 | 1417.4 ft |
| 17 | May 23, 1950 | 1416.1 ft |
| 18 | May 21, 1956 | 1416.0 ft |
| 19 | April 24, 1982 | 1415.7 ft |
| 20 | April 21, 1947 | 1415.2 ft |
| 21 | July 10, 2010 | 1414.9 ft |
| 22 | May 17, 2015 | 1414.7 ft |
| 23 | July 13, 1954 | 1414.3 ft |
| 24 | April 9, 2006 | 1413.9 ft |
| 25 | June 20, 2004 | 1413.5 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 20, 2020: 1409.9 ft
- November 11, 2019: 1413.4 ft
- July 9, 2018: 1411.8 ft
- April 7, 2017: 1420.9 ft
- May 17, 2015: 1414.7 ft
- July 6, 2014: 1420.7 ft
- June 20, 2013: 1419.5 ft
- April 6, 2012: 1411.9 ft
- July 5, 2011: 1426.8 ft
- July 10, 2010: 1414.9 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. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.