RIVER GAUGE · BEAR BUTTE CREEK
Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Rd at Sturgis
Lawrence County, South Dakota
Water level1.76 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood8.5 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13.8 ft
Water will overtop Avalanche Road.
- 12.7 ft
Major flooding continues. Water overflows both banks of Bear Butte Creek and reaches the bottom of the Avalanche Road bridge deck.
- 12 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding possible along Bear Butte Creek.
- 10 ft
Moderate flood stage. Widespread flooding along Bear Butte Creek.
- 8.5 ft
Flood stage. The right bank will begin to overflow near Avalanche Road. Minor flooding of Bear Butte Creek and flooding of the campground could begin.
- 7.5 ft
Action stage. High water levels along Bear Butte Creek in Sturgis.
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