River stage
Missouri River (ND)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 3 gauges on the Missouri River (ND) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Missouri River levels, gauge by gauge
The Missouri River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | 3.75 ft | normal, steady |
| Mandan | 18.72 ft | no flood stage set |
| the Garrison Dam | 1824.17 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Missouri River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bismarck, ND, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Missouri River (KS, MO, NE) different river, same name
- Missouri River (MT) different river, same name
- Spring Creek (ND) 1 gauge
- Beaver Creek (ND) 1 gauge
- Cedar Creek (ND) 1 gauge
- Willow Creek (ND) 1 gauge
- James River (ND, SD) 14 gauges
- Missouri River (MT, ND) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Missouri River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Missouri River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Bismarck is at 3.75 ft.
Where is the Missouri River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Missouri River in North Dakota.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.