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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Souris River near Westhope are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Gauge - near Bantry Upstream Gauge
Zoom Level:14
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 1420
Moderate Flood Stage: 1418
Flood Stage: 1414
Action Stage: 1413
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 1,426.75 ft on 07/05/2011
(2) 1,421.36 ft on 04/19/1969
(3) 1,421.00 ft on 04/14/1999
(4) 1,420.86 ft on 04/07/2017
(5) 1,420.74 ft on 07/06/2014
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 1,409.92 ft on 10/20/2020
(2) 1,413.36 ft on 11/11/2019
(3) 1,411.83 ft on 07/09/2018
(4) 1,420.86 ft on 04/07/2017
(5) 1,414.72 ft on 05/17/2015
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 4.58 ft on 08/14/1991
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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1418 Refuge area floods. The city of Westhope is on high ground and does not flood. Road to gage is impassable. Access to Dam #357 is OK below 16 feet.
1416 Wildlife and refuge flooding only.
1414 Water is almost valley-wide. The area flooded is grass covered and no buildings are affected.
Photos
(1) Downstream view
(2) Upstream view
(3) Gage house

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