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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Water reaches the bottom of Highway Bridge.
13 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along Battle Creek with extensive inundation of structures and roads.
11 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Significant flooding of agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads near Battle Creek are possible.
9 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Flooding of agricultural land.
7.5 ft
Action Stage. Lowland flooding along the river 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1972 | 12 ft | — |
| May 28, 2019 | 10.05 ft | 2,010 cfs |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 9.66 ft | 1,850 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OSAS2
River
Battle Creek (SD)
County
Custer, SD
Coordinates
43.7256°N, 102.9061°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Battle Creek (SD) below Hermosa?
The Battle Creek (SD) below Hermosa gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06406500) 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) below Hermosa?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Battle Creek (SD) below Hermosa is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 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) below 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) below Hermosa gauge located?
The gauge is located in Custer County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.7256°N, 102.9061°W. USGS site number: 06406500. 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.