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
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
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.
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 | 7.46 ft | 2,000 cfs |
| May 7, 1995 | 7.17 ft | 1,690 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RUSS2
River
Battle Creek (SD)
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
43.8717°N, 103.3361°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Battle Creek (SD) near Keystone?
The Battle Creek (SD) near Keystone gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06404000) 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) near Keystone?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Battle Creek (SD) near Keystone is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Battle Creek (SD) rises?
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Where is the Battle Creek (SD) near Keystone gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.8717°N, 103.3361°W. USGS site number: 06404000. 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.