River stage
Zap, Spring Creek
- River level
- 4.74 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 5.04 ft
- Recent low
- 4.55 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ZAPN8
- 30-day change
- +0.16 ft
- Average
- 4.68 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 21.29 ft
In brief
The Spring Creek at Zap, ND read 4.74 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.26 ft below action stage. That is 0.16 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ZAPN8
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.29 ft | 2009-03-23 |
| 2 | 20.70 ft | 1972-03-15 |
| 3 | 20.27 ft | 1969-04-06 |
| 4 | 20.03 ft | 1952-04-07 |
| 5 | 20.00 ft | 1913-02-01 |
| 6 | 19.94 ft | 1982-03-30 |
| 7 | 19.50 ft | 1943-03-01 |
| 8 | 18.80 ft | 1950-04-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Right bank overflows-west end of Zap begins to flood. Crop landand county roads flood along creek as well.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spring Creek flooding at Zap?
No. The Spring Creek at Zap is at 4.74 ft, 7.26 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Zap?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Spring Creek has been at Zap?
The highest crest on record is 21.29 ft, on 2009-03-23.
Is the Spring Creek high or low right now at Zap?
At 4.74 ft it is higher than 76% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ZAPN8); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06340000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.