Bad River (SD) near Midland
South Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Haakon County, South Dakota on the Bad River (SD). Live water level data from USGS gauge 06441000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
25 ft
Moderate Flood
24 ft
40,500 cfs
Minor Flood
21 ft
5,610 cfs
Action Stage
19 ft
4,210 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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.
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 14, 1967 | 24.44 ft | 29,400 cfs |
| Jun 14, 1967 | 24.44 ft | 29,400 cfs |
| May 29, 1991 | 23.74 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| May 29, 1991 | 23.74 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| May 22, 2019 | 23.48 ft | 13,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MIDS2
River
Bad River (SD)
County
Haakon, SD
Coordinates
44.0672°N, 101.1609°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bad River (SD) near Midland?
The Bad River (SD) near Midland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06441000) 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 Midland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bad River (SD) near Midland is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bad River (SD) rises?
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Where is the Bad River (SD) near Midland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Haakon County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0672°N, 101.1609°W. USGS site number: 06441000. 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 and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.