River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WLCN8
In brief
The Willow Creek at Willow City, ND read 1437.08 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.92 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WLCN8
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1448.59 ft | 1969-04-12 |
| 2 | 1447.93 ft | 1979-04-23 |
| 3 | 1447.77 ft | 1976-04-04 |
| 4 | 1447.73 ft | 1974-04-17 |
| 5 | 1447.60 ft | 1996-04-14 |
| 6 | 1447.60 ft | 2005-07-11 |
| 7 | 1447.37 ft | 1975-04-29 |
| 8 | 1447.07 ft | 2011-04-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Creek out of banks in low spots north and west of gage. Water level just below top of culverts.
Water begins backing up into ravines and gets to top of road by gage.
Overflow occurs on left bank.
County roads are closed with 3 houses cut off per Emergency Manager.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Willow Creek at Willow City is at 1437.08 ft, 3.92 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 1441 ft, minor flooding 1442 ft, moderate flooding 1446 ft and major flooding 1448 ft.
The highest crest on record is 1448.59 ft, on 1969-04-12.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WLCN8); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05123400). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.