Missouri River near Williston

Last updated: Jul 5, 2025, 5:10 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 33 - Levees surrounding Williston are likely to be topped without additional measures taken to temporarily raise the flood protection levels.
  • 32.5 - Missouri River begins to overtop small stretch of levee near Highway 85 bridge and Williston Water Treatment Plant.
  • 30.75 - Missouri River begins to cover Highway 85 south of Williston.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 48.1081, -103.714
RFC MBRFC
State ND
WFO BIS
County McKenzie
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 06330000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 21.51 ft on 06-16-2013
2. 21.25 ft on 04-06-2013
3. 30.38 ft on 06-21-2011
4. 21.16 ft on 06-26-2009
5. 22.24 ft on 06-30-2008

Historic Crests

1. 30.38 ft on 06-21-2011
2. 28.00 ft on 04-01-1912
3. 27.15 ft on 07-14-1975
4. 26.60 ft on 03-08-1994
5. 26.46 ft on 03-26-1978

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 1857.80 ft
moderate Flooding 1855.80 ft
minor Flooding 1853.80 ft
action 1851.80 ft
Latest Value 1847.33 ft
Gauge Zero 1831.80 ft

Gauge Photos

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Missouri River near Williston-Upstream View

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

The Missouri River near Williston is a forecast point for flooding, but is not included in NWS probabilistic outlooks due to Fort Peck's influence on downstream flow.

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WFO Information

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Bismarck, ND 58502-1016
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