River stage
Raleigh, Cedar Creek
- River level
- -0.10 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.09 ft
- Recent high
- 1.05 ft
- Recent low
- -0.42 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RLGN8
- 30-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Average
- -0.04 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.59 ft
In brief
The Cedar Creek at Raleigh, ND read -0.10 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.10 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RLGN8
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.59 ft | 2009-03-23 |
| 2 | 18.00 ft | 1950-04-18 |
| 3 | 17.05 ft | 1997-03-24 |
| 4 | 13.70 ft | 1978-03-28 |
| 5 | 12.74 ft | 2019-03-28 |
| 6 | 12.57 ft | 2014-03-12 |
| 7 | 12.32 ft | 1966-03-15 |
| 8 | 12.03 ft | 1987-03-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Roads crossing the Cedar Creek were lost during the 2009 flood with a flood crest of 20.59 ft. This suggests that at something much lower than 20 ft the county roads crossing Cedar Creek become dangerous.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cedar Creek flooding at Raleigh?
No. The Cedar Creek at Raleigh is at -0.1 ft, 10.1 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Raleigh?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Cedar Creek has been at Raleigh?
The highest crest on record is 20.59 ft, on 2009-03-23.
Is the Cedar Creek high or low right now at Raleigh?
At -0.1 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RLGN8); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06353000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.