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Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway

Scenic spot · Valley City, North Dakota

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 45 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 05058500, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 45 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
171 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.06 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 17 ft³/s over 45 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for North Dakota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SHEYENNE RIVER AT VALLEY CITY, ND (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway

H: 86° L: 55°
Overcast
Overcast
60°
|
Feels like 55°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
53%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
61°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
57°
6 AM
Clear
61°
9 AM
Sunny
64°
12 PM
Overcast
78°
3 PM
Overcast
85°
6 PM
Overcast
86°
9 PM
Overcast
81°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway?
Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway is a scenic spot in Valley City, North Dakota.
Can you swim at Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway rated?
Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway in Valley City, North Dakota has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 47 reviews.
What amenities does Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

100-416 I-94BL, Valley City, ND 58072

Valley City, North Dakota 58072

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Accessibility

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Amenities

Camping nearby