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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 Towner are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Gauge - at Velva Upstream Gauge Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - near Bantry
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 1458
Moderate Flood Stage: 1456
Flood Stage: 1454
Action Stage: 1453
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 1,459.95 ft on 06/28/2011
(2) 1,457.92 ft on 04/01/1976
(3) 1,457.82 ft on 06/11/2013
(4) 1,457.72 ft on 04/22/1996
(5) 1,457.52 ft on 04/19/2009
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 1,457.82 ft on 06/11/2013
(2) 1,459.95 ft on 06/28/2011
(3) 1,457.52 ft on 04/19/2009
(4) 1,453.02 ft on 06/04/2007
(5) 1,455.42 ft on 07/06/2005
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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1461 Damage begins at farmer's structures. Ditching on the left side of the river appears to be able to handle a significant amount of water. Water leaving the banks would most likely stay in this ditch.
1458 Major flooding.
1457.8 At around 56.6 ft the eastbound lane of Highway 2 near SW of Towner gets water on it (westbound remains dry) and Highway 14 immediately south of Highway 2 is closed due to high water.
1456.7 Widespread flooding west and north of town with many roads affected.
1456.2 Secondary roads become covered with water. Farmers on the right side of the river looking downstream will be affected but little damage. Water bypasses gage at this height.
1456 Moderate flood stage. Flood problems begin with agricultural land and meadows affected.
1454 Minor flood stage with no significant problems.
1454 Minor flood stage with no significant problems.
Photos
(1) Souris River near Towner-Upstream View
(2) Souris River near Towner-Downstream View
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Bismarck, ND 58502-1016
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