RIVER GAUGE · BATTLE CREEK (SD)
Battle Creek (SD) below Hermosa
Custer County, South Dakota
Water level1.85 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft615 cfs
Minor flood9 ft1,200 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1972 | 12 ft | — |
| May 28, 2019 | 10.05 ft | 2,010 cfs |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 9.66 ft | 1,850 cfs |
More on Battle Creek (SD)
UpstreamBattle Creek (SD) at Hermosa
DownstreamCheyenne River near Scenic
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