Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 06332523

East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, ND

East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, ND is USGS streamgage 06332523 in North Dakota, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10110101. It drains a watershed of about 164 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1991. Typical flow runs near 1.1 cfs in July and 8.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
North Dakota
Drainage area
164 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,891 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
10110101
Coordinates
47.94861, -102.21444
USGS site number
06332523
Records begin
1991-07-01 (35 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 35 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 0 0.4 1.5
February 0 0.3 2
March 0.4 4.4 121.1
April 1.8 8.1 121.6
May 1.2 4.1 23.8
June 0.4 2.5 30.4
July 0 1.1 10.5
August 0 0.3 3.2
September 0 0.3 3.7
October 0 1.1 4.1
November 0.1 1.6 3.5
December 0 1 2.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, ND normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 8.1 cfs, against 0.3 cfs in February, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, ND?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 1.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, ND been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 06332523 begin in 1991, about 35 years, covering roughly 8,013 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, ND?
The gauge sits at 47.94861, -102.21444, in North Dakota, in hydrologic subbasin 10110101, at an elevation of about 1,891 feet, draining roughly 164 square miles.
Can I use East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, ND data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

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