Major Flood
27 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
The bridge on Bad River Rd at the gauge location is overtopped.
32 ft
The railroad tracks near the gauge are flooded.
30 ft
Significant flooding is ongoing near the gauge locations with numerous structures flooded.
27 ft
The unleveed portions of Fort Pierre begin flooding with some levees in danger of breaking. Ten mobile homes downstream of the gauge are in danger of flooding and some outbuildings are flooded.
25 ft
Bad River Road is flooded in several locations with some ranches surrounded by water
24 ft
Water reaches mobile homes along Highway 83 south of Fort Pierre
21 ft
Bad River Road begins flooding about 7 miles upstream of the gauge
16 ft
Minor flooding of the lowest pasture land begins
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 1905 | 32.9 ft | 70,000 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1927 | 30.89 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Jul 31, 1915 | 29.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FTPS2
River
Bad River (SD)
County
Stanley, SD
Coordinates
44.3267°N, 100.3839°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bad River (SD) near Fort Pierre?
The Bad River (SD) near Fort Pierre gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06441500) 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 Bad River (SD) near Fort Pierre?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bad River (SD) near Fort Pierre is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bad River (SD) rises?
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Where is the Bad River (SD) near Fort Pierre gauge located?
The gauge is located in Stanley County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3267°N, 100.3839°W. USGS site number: 06441500. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.