Red River of the North at Grand Forks
Critical Stages
27' - Action
28' - Flood
40' - Moderate
46' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:45 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 15.7 ft
Flow: 1.13 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 15.7 | 1.13 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 15.67 | 1.1 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 15.69 | 1.12 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 15.71 | 1.15 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 15.68 | 1.11 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 15.68 | 1.11 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 15.71 | 1.15 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 15.67 | 1.1 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 15.7 | 1.13 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 15.7 | 1.13 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 15.71 | 1.15 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 15.68 | 1.11 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 15.71 | 1.15 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 15.7 | 1.13 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 15.69 | 1.12 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 15.68 | 1.11 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 15.68 | 1.11 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 15.71 | 1.15 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 15.68 | 1.11 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 15.66 | 1.09 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 15.7 | 1.13 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 15.69 | 1.12 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 15.71 | 1.15 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 15.68 | 1.11 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 15.68 | 1.11 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 15.71 | 1.15 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 15.68 | 1.11 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 15.69 | 1.12 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 15.7 | 1.13 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 15.7 | 1.13 |
63' -
Top of the flood walls for the city of Grand Forks.
60' -
Top of the levee constructed by the Corps of Engineers for the city of Grand Forks.
57' -
Mallory Bridge closes. (East Grand Forks)
55' -
Close Business Highway 2 with earthen closures. (East Grand Forks)
54.35' -
**** Record flood level - 22 April 1997...from floodmarks. ****
53.5' -
Close Highway 220 with earthen closures. (East Grand Forks)
53' -
Top of the rails on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge over the Red River.
52.6' -
Water on Gateway Drive approach to Kennedy Bridge. (Grand Forks)
52' -
Close railroad at US Highway 2 and Kennedy Bridge with earthen closures.
50.1' -
Hill St closure to be assembled. (East Grand Forks)
48.5' -
Second Ave NE at 2nd St NE closure to be constructed. Bygland Road at Murray Bridge closure to be assembled. Murray Bridge closed. (East Grand Forks)
47' -
Hill St railroad closure and 4th St NW road closure to be assembled. (East Grand Forks)
46.5' -
Twelfth St NW road closure assembled. Twelfth St NW closed at River Road. (East Grand Forks)
46.2' -
Water on Demers Ave at Sorlie Bridge. (Grand Forks)
46' -
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
45' -
Top of the elevation of the low level levee protecting Riverside Park. (Grand Forks)
44.9' -
Water on East Grand Forks approach to the Point Bridge.
44' -
River Road and 17th St NW closure to be assembled. River Road/4th St NW closed from 17th St NW to 5th Ave NW. (East Grand Forks)
43.5' -
Demers Ave closure to be assembled and closed at River St Sorlie Bridge closes. Downtown invisible floodwall to be assembled.
42' -
Road entering Riverside Park is closed. (Grand Forks)
41.5' -
Flood gates on English Coulee are closed, pump station and diversion gates are activated. (Grand Forks)
40' -
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Extensive flooding along the greenway. (Grand Forks) Point Bridge closes due to water on approach and Eagles Point Trail Head/Park closes. (East Grand Forks)
38' -
Flood gates are closed and storm water pumping stations are activated. (Grand Forks)
36.5' -
River Heights Trail Head and Park closed. (East Grand Forks)
34' -
Fourth St underpass at Gateway Drive (Hwy 2) closes. (East Grand Forks)
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 1997 | 54.35 |
| Apr 10, 1897 | 50.2 |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 49.86 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 49.33 |
| Apr 26, 1979 | 48.81 |
| Apr 18, 1882 | 48 |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 47.93 |
| Apr 10, 2020 | 47.7 |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 46.94 |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 46.09 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 46.07 |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 45.93 |
| Apr 11, 1978 | 45.73 |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 45.69 |
| May 12, 1950 | 45.61 |
| Apr 4, 1966 | 45.55 |
| Apr 24, 1893 | 45.5 |
| Apr 17, 1965 | 44.92 |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 44.87 |
| Apr 12, 1989 | 44.37 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
