Souris River near Bantry
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 1440.0 ft
- Record crest
- 1445.7 ft2011
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 1443.0 ft |
| Moderate flood | 1441.0 ft |
| Minor flood | 1440.0 ft |
| Action | 1439.0 ft |
- 1440.2 ftWater begins crossing the road several hundred feet to the left of the bridge. No towns or major roads are flooded.
- 1439.7 ftFlood waters affect farmland or wooded areas in refuge. Due to relative flatness of the area within reach of the gage a rather large area becomes flooded. Damage is to crops and farm buildings.
- 1437.8 ftRiver flow no longer confined to one channel. Flow begins in channel 2 miles west and through various culverts that may be blocked in winter months.
- 1435.8 ftRight bank with heavy trees and brush subject to overflow.
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 August 28, 2026.
Crest history
48 crests on NOAA’s list since 1943.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 28, 2011 | 1445.7 ft |
| 2 | June 23, 2013 | 1444.5 ft |
| 3 | April 23, 1976 | 1443.4 ft |
| 4 | June 11, 2013 | 1443.1 ft |
| 5 | April 20, 2009 | 1442.9 ft |
| 6 | May 25, 1975 | 1442.7 ft |
| 7 | May 4, 1969 | 1442.6 ft |
| 8 | April 13, 1949 | 1442.5 ft |
| 9 | May 17, 1979 | 1442.4 ft |
| 10 | March 30, 1995 | 1442.1 ft |
| 11 | May 22, 1974 | 1442.1 ft |
| 12 | May 22, 1970 | 1442.0 ft |
| 13 | April 3, 1999 | 1441.9 ft |
| 14 | April 11, 1997 | 1441.8 ft |
| 15 | April 20, 1996 | 1441.7 ft |
| 16 | April 9, 2017 | 1441.5 ft |
| 17 | April 23, 1951 | 1441.3 ft |
| 18 | May 4, 1955 | 1441.3 ft |
| 19 | April 24, 1972 | 1441.3 ft |
| 20 | May 31, 1948 | 1441.2 ft |
| 21 | April 6, 2001 | 1441.2 ft |
| 22 | July 17, 1953 | 1441.1 ft |
| 23 | April 16, 1983 | 1441.0 ft |
| 24 | May 15, 1943 | 1441.0 ft |
| 25 | May 10, 1956 | 1441.0 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 13, 2021: 4.40 ft
- April 4, 2019: 9.81 ft
- April 28, 2018: 9.09 ft
- April 9, 2017: 1441.5 ft
- May 13, 2016: 1435.8 ft
- April 29, 2015: 1441.0 ft
- July 22, 2014: 1441.0 ft
- June 23, 2013: 1444.5 ft
- June 11, 2013: 1443.1 ft
- March 20, 2012: 1437.4 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. 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.
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.