Major Flood
13 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Flooding of Highway 79 begins.
13 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along Battle Creek with inundation of structures and roads.
10 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding of secondary roads begins.
9 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural land.
8 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along lower areas of left bank.
7 ft
Action Stage. Low land flooding along 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 9, 1972 | 17.72 ft | 21,400 cfs |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 16.14 ft | 18,600 cfs |
| May 21, 1952 | 14 ft | 2,950 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HERS2
River
Battle Creek (SD)
County
Custer, SD
Coordinates
43.8280°N, 103.1960°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Battle Creek (SD) at Hermosa?
The Battle Creek (SD) at Hermosa gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06406000) 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) at Hermosa?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Battle Creek (SD) at Hermosa is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 13 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) at Hermosa 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) at Hermosa gauge located?
The gauge is located in Custer County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.8280°N, 103.1960°W. USGS site number: 06406000. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.