Sheyenne River at Valley City
Critical Stages
12.5' - Action
15' - Flood
16' - Moderate
17' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:45 AM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.48 ft
Flow: 0.237 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 4.48 | 0.237 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 4.48 | 0.237 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 7:15 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 6:45 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 6:15 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 5:45 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 5:30 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 5:15 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 4.5 | 0.241 |
| 4:45 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 4:30 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 4:15 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 4:00 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 3:45 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
| 3:30 AM 12/15 | 4.49 | 0.239 |
24' -
Top of I-94 bridge.
20.69' -
RECORD FLOOD. April 13, 2009.
20' -
Elevation of the top of the emergency dikes. Low steel in I-94 bridge.
18' -
Actions are taken to protect electrical distribution equipment.
17.2' -
The City of Valley City installs removable floodwalls in the University district.
17' -
MAJOR FLOOD. Levees and low spots are re-enforced.
16' -
MODERATE FLOOD. Storm drains are closed.
15' -
MINOR FLOOD. Actions are taken to protect the power plant.
14' -
Diking required to keep river in channel. Highway 10 in Valley City flooded.
12.5' -
ACTION STAGE/FLOOD SERVICE STAGE.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2009 | 20.69 |
| Apr 18, 2011 | 20.66 |
| Apr 1, 1882 | 20 |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 18.78 |
| May 1, 2022 | 18.07 |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 18.05 |
| Apr 19, 1997 | 18.01 |
| Apr 19, 1969 | 17.62 |
| Apr 28, 1948 | 17.51 |
| Mar 29, 1995 | 16.57 |
| Apr 1, 1897 | 15.5 |
| Oct 22, 2019 | 15.24 |
| Apr 16, 1965 | 14.93 |
| Apr 18, 1919 | 14.9 |
| Apr 8, 2004 | 14.7 |
| May 5, 1950 | 14.6 |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 14.47 |
| Mar 28, 1966 | 14.27 |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 14.21 |
| Mar 23, 2010 | 14.13 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
