Red River of the North at Oslo
Critical Stages
23' - Action
26' - Flood
30' - Moderate
36' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:00 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.27 ft
Flow: 1.7 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 6.26 | 1.7 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 6.24 | 1.69 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 6.27 | 1.7 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 6.26 | 1.7 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 6.27 | 1.7 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 6.16 | 1.68 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 6.23 | 1.69 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 6.23 | 1.69 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 6.18 | 1.68 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 6.28 | 1.7 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 6.22 | 1.69 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 6.26 | 1.7 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 6.25 | 1.69 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 6.27 | 1.7 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 6.24 | 1.69 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 6.24 | 1.69 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 6.28 | 1.7 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 6.28 | 1.7 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 6.23 | 1.69 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 6.28 | 1.7 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 6.27 | 1.7 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 6.26 | 1.7 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 6.21 | 1.69 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 6.2 | 1.68 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 6.24 | 1.69 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 6.26 | 1.7 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 6.23 | 1.69 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 6.25 | 1.69 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 6.26 | 1.7 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 6.2 | 1.68 |
42.2' -
Top of the permanent levee upstream of Highway 1.
41.2' -
Top of the permanent levee downstream of Highway 1.
41' -
City of Oslo Evacuation Action Plan initiated.
37.5' -
State Highway 1 overtops (MN DOT).
37' -
Water affects the Canadian Pacific railroad tracks west of Oslo.
36.5' -
ND State Highway 54 has water over the road.
36' -
MAJOR FLOOD.
35.79' -
Top of the Walsh County agricultural dikes in Walshville Township.
35' -
North of Oslo Highway 220 and 317 typically overtop.
30' -
MODERATE FLOOD. Levee and floodwall patrols begin.
26' -
MINOR FLOOD.
23' -
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE. Pump operations begin.
21' -
City begins closing flood gates.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2009 | 38.37 |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 38.09 |
| Apr 10, 2020 | 38.01 |
| Apr 23, 1997 | 38 |
| Apr 12, 1978 | 37.91 |
| Mar 21, 2010 | 37.87 |
| Apr 13, 2019 | 37.8 |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 37.7 |
| Apr 27, 2022 | 37.47 |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 37 |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 36.95 |
| Apr 17, 1969 | 36.92 |
| Apr 14, 1989 | 36.72 |
| Apr 2, 1999 | 36.7 |
| Oct 17, 2019 | 36.6 |
| May 2, 2013 | 36.33 |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 36.27 |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 36.05 |
| Apr 1, 2004 | 35.35 |
| Apr 1, 1995 | 35.35 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
