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USGS Streamgage 06336000

Little Missouri River at Medora, ND

Little Missouri River at Medora, ND is USGS streamgage 06336000 in North Dakota, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10110203. It sits on the Little Missouri River, alongside 4 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 6,210 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1903. Typical flow runs near 177.1 cfs in July and 273.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
North Dakota
Drainage area
6,210 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,269 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
10110203
Coordinates
46.91684, -103.53228
USGS site number
06336000
Records begin
1903-05-01 (123 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for Little Missouri River at Medora, ND. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.

Forecast daily mean discharge in cubic feet per second, by date
Date Low p10 Expected p50 High p90 Range
2.3 2.9 3.8
1.9 2.9 5.1
1.6 3 6.6
1.4 3.2 9.5
1.5 3.4 10.2
1.4 3.7 12.1
1.3 3.8 13.2
1.4 4.2 14.2
1.2 3.9 12.7
0.9 3.5 11.5
0.8 3.3 11.6
0.7 3 10.4
0.7 3 10.1
0.6 2.7 9.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 123 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 3.7 53.8
February 0 18.5 347.4
March 32.2 307.3 3,756.5
April 57.6 273.5 3,047.7
May 30.7 211.7 2,138.4
June 36.9 344 2,713
July 18.3 177.1 884.7
August 5.7 56.9 498.2
September 3.5 38.4 306.6
October 6.3 36.3 281
November 8.2 29.9 124.8
December 1.5 11.9 62.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Little Missouri River at Medora, ND normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 344 cfs, against 3.7 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Little Missouri River at Medora, ND?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 3.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 53.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Little Missouri River at Medora, ND been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 06336000 begin in 1903, about 123 years, covering roughly 9,094 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Little Missouri River at Medora, ND?
The gauge sits at 46.91684, -103.53228, in North Dakota, in hydrologic subbasin 10110203, at an elevation of about 2,269 feet, draining roughly 6,210 square miles.
Can I use Little Missouri River at Medora, 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.

Upstream and downstream on the Little Missouri River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Little Missouri River in full.

Other gauges in this subbasin