RIVER GAUGE · BATTLE CREEK (SD)
Battle Creek (SD) near Keystone
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level3.22 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft1,494 cfs
Minor flood8 ft2,500 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft6,500 cfs
Major flood13 ft13,500 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Water begins to affect nearby houses.
- 13 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along Battle Creek. Several structures and roads are flooded.
- 11 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Out buildings and other structures along the river begin to flood.
- 8 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the river including an abandoned campground directly downstream from the gage.
- 7 ft
Action Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1972 | 14.5 ft | 26,200 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 7.46 ft | 2,000 cfs |
| May 7, 1995 | 7.17 ft | 1,690 cfs |
More on Battle Creek (SD)
UpstreamBattle Creek (SD) above Keystone
DownstreamBattle Creek (SD) at Hermosa
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