Red River of the North at Drayton

Last updated: Jun 18, 2025, 1:41 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 47.2 - Highway ND 66 and MN 11 bridge approaches overtopped.
  • 42 - MAJOR FLOOD. General urban flood damage to the city of Drayton.
  • 41.3 - MN 175 bridge (north of Drayton and south of Pembina) approaches flood (MN DOT).

Gauge Info

Coordinates 48.5722, -97.1472
RFC NCRFC
State ND
WFO FGF
County Pembina
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 05092000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 26.66 ft on 07-07-2024
2. 40.40 ft on 05-01-2023
3. 43.19 ft on 05-04-2022
4. 16.45 ft on 03-23-2021
5. 43.33 ft on 04-15-2020

Historic Crests

1. 45.55 ft on 04-24-1997
2. 43.82 ft on 04-06-2009
3. 43.66 ft on 04-28-1979
4. 43.33 ft on 04-15-2020
5. 43.19 ft on 05-04-2022

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88 NGVD29
major Flooding 798.06 ft797.00 ft
moderate Flooding 794.06 ft793.00 ft
minor Flooding 788.06 ft787.00 ft
action 784.06 ft783.00 ft
Latest Value 769.21 ft768.15 ft
Gauge Zero 756.06 ft755.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Eastern North Dakota/Grand Forks
4797 Technology Circle
Grand Forks, ND 58203
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