RIVER GAUGE · BEAR BUTTE CREEK
Bear Butte Creek near Galena
Lawrence County, South Dakota
Water level3.63 ft
Flow1 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft290 cfs
Minor flood7.5 ft864 cfs
Moderate flood8.5 ft1,450 cfs
Major flood11 ft1,876 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding around Galena with inundation of structures and roads.
- 8.5 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding along creek upstream from gage in and around Galena. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible.
- 8 ft
Access cutoff to residents who drive through the creek.
- 7.5 ft
Flood stage. Culverts overflow and cause flooding in Galena.
- 6 ft
Action Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1995 | 8.34 ft | 1,590 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1991 | 7.7 ft | 938 cfs |
| Jul 3, 2019 | 7.58 ft | 930 cfs |
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