Major Flood
1541 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TBCS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1539 ft
Minor Flood
1538 ft
Action Stage
1537 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1542 ft
474th Avenue begins to flood south of the gauge.
1541 ft
Major flooding of crop and pasture land begins.
1539 ft
473rd Avenue and 475th Avenue begin to flood.
1538 ft
Minor flooding of crop and pasture land begins.
1537 ft
Water reaches the top of the culverts.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | 1535.81 ft | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 1531.58 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 1529.73 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
TBCS2
River
Bachelor Creek (SD)
County
Moody, SD
Coordinates
43.9261°N, 96.7284°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bachelor Creek (SD) near Trent?
The Bachelor Creek (SD) near Trent gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Bachelor Creek (SD) near Trent?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bachelor Creek (SD) near Trent is 1538 feet. Action stage begins at 1537 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1539 feet, and major flooding at 1541 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bachelor Creek (SD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bachelor Creek (SD) near Trent to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Bachelor Creek (SD) near Trent gauge located?
The gauge is located in Moody County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.9261°N, 96.7284°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of South Dakota DANR
- Stage may be affected by ice.