Major Flood
12 ft
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STUS2
River
Bear Butte Creek
County
Lawrence, SD
Coordinates
44.4217°N, 103.5397°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Rd at Sturgis?
The Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Rd at Sturgis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06437300) 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 Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Rd at Sturgis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Rd at Sturgis is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bear Butte Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Rd at Sturgis 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 Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Rd at Sturgis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.4217°N, 103.5397°W. USGS site number: 06437300. 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
- USGS operates this gage on a seasonal basis. No data are available during winter months.