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Souris Riverat Towner, ND (Gauge TOWN8)
Observation History | Stage Impacts/Record Events
Stages:
Normal
Action
Flood
Moderate Flood
Major Flood
River Stage Data for Gauge TOWN8
Stage: -999 ft
(impacts and historical events)
Action Stages:
51': Action
52': Flood
54': Moderate Flood
56': Major Flood
Gauge TOWN8 History chart | graph
Stage Date CST Stage ft
Observation history is unavailable for this location.
Flood Impacts and Historical Events
Stage Impacts
60.0Damage begins at farmers 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.
56.0Major flooding.
55.5Widespread flooding west and north of town, many roads affected.
55.0Secondary 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.
54.0Flood problems begin, agricultural land and meadows affected. Moderate flood stage.
53.0No significant flood problems.
Historical Crests Record Lows
1) 56.70 ft on 04/01/1976
2) 56.50 ft on 04/22/1996
3) 56.30 ft on 04/19/2009
4) 55.71 ft on 04/26/1979
5) 55.68 ft on 04/22/1976
Low water records are unavailable.

Data provided by NOAA Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service

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