The National Weather Service Hydrologist Allen Schlag says the Stutsman County Commission has requested changes in the National Weather Service Flood Stage Definitions to better reflect the definitions of Minor, Major, and Moderate flooding for the Pipestem Creek, at the river gauge near Pingree. Beginning February 10, 2014, The National Weather Service will use the new water levels for forecasts, warnings, and advisory.

They are:

Action/Forecast Issuance Stage…10 feet

Minor Flood Stage…11 feet

Moderate Flood Stage…13 feet

Major Flood Stage…15 feet