Little Missouri River at Medora
Critical Stages
13' - Action
15' - Flood
18' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:15 AM MST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.61 ft
Flow: 0.734 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 3.61 | 0.734 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 3.57 | 0.712 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 3.51 | 0.678 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 3.56 | 0.706 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 3.62 | 0.74 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 3.67 | 0.767 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 3.67 | 0.767 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 3.68 | 0.773 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 3.66 | 0.762 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 3.66 | 0.762 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 3.65 | 0.756 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 3.66 | 0.762 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 3.66 | 0.762 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 3.65 | 0.756 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 3.66 | 0.762 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 3.67 | 0.767 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 3.67 | 0.767 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 3.68 | 0.773 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 3.68 | 0.773 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 3.67 | 0.767 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 3.69 | 0.778 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 3.69 | 0.778 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 3.69 | 0.778 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 3.61 | 0.734 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 3.54 | 0.695 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 3.52 | 0.684 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 3.47 | 0.656 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 3.48 | 0.662 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 3.44 | 0.64 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 3.42 | 0.629 |
19' -
Much of the town of Medora is susceptible to flooding. The steep bank on the left side is subject to overflow.
18' -
Highway 10 begins to flood-town of Medora very flat and is subject to flooding.
17' -
A few rural homes next to the river near Medora may be flooded.
15' -
Right bank overflows and damages camping area on the west side of Medora.
13' -
Water backs up into ditches along Highway 10. Cottonwood campground-5 mi into park has water out of banksin very low spots. Campground and Visitor Center unharmed.
12' -
Low spots on right bank overflow.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 1947 | 20.5 |
| May 25, 2011 | 20.39 |
| Mar 11, 1972 | 18.68 |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 18.57 |
| Apr 8, 1952 | 17.32 |
| Jun 7, 1929 | 17.2 |
| Mar 28, 1978 | 16.52 |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 16.43 |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 16.05 |
| Apr 24, 1907 | 16 |
| Mar 2, 2020 | 15.71 |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 14.15 |
| Jun 16, 1915 | 14.1 |
| May 9, 1975 | 14 |
| Jul 27, 1955 | 13.9 |
| Apr 25, 2006 | 13.82 |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 12.92 |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 11.75 |
| May 11, 2008 | 11.7 |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 11.52 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
