Major Flood
8.5 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
7.5 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.5 ft
Record flood level reached during the 1972 Flood which destroyed much of Keystone, SD.
8.5 ft
Major Flood Stage. Low spots along Old Hill City Road are covered with water.
7.5 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding of property along the creek. Access to property across the creek may be impacted.
6.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Localized flooding of property along creek.
5.5 ft
Action Stage. Culvert 1 mile downstream fills with water backing up behind the culvert. Water begins to flow along the ditch next to Old Hill City Road.
4.5 ft
Water begins to flow in the creek.
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 8, 1972 | 14.5 ft | 26,200 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 8.48 ft | 1,140 cfs |
| May 23, 2010 | 6.59 ft | 96 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
JUDS2
River
Battle Creek (SD)
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
43.9050°N, 103.4639°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Battle Creek (SD) above Keystone?
The Battle Creek (SD) above Keystone gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06403810) 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 Battle Creek (SD) above Keystone?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Battle Creek (SD) above Keystone is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7.5 feet, and major flooding at 8.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Battle Creek (SD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Battle Creek (SD) above Keystone 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 Battle Creek (SD) above Keystone gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.9050°N, 103.4639°W. USGS site number: 06403810. 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
- USGS operates this gage on a seasonal basis. No data are available during winter months.