RIVER GAUGE · BAD RIVER (SD)
Bad River (SD) near Midland
Haakon County, South Dakota
Water level2.82 ft
Flow1 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action19 ft4,210 cfs
Minor flood21 ft5,610 cfs
Moderate flood24 ft40,500 cfs
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along the Bad River with inundation of structures and roads.
- 24 ft
Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the river are possible.
- 22 ft
Flooding of agricultural land on both sides of the Bad River.
- 21 ft
Minor Flood stage. Flooding of agricultural land begins along the south bank.
- 19 ft
Action Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the Bad River.
- 15.5 ft
Lowland flooding begins along the north bank of the Bad River.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1967 | 24.44 ft | 29,400 cfs |
| May 29, 1991 | 23.74 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| May 22, 2019 | 23.48 ft | 13,300 cfs |
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