RIVER GAUGE · BEAVER CREEK (SD)
Beaver Creek (SD) near Buffalo Gap
Fall River County, South Dakota
Water level4.34 ft
Flow15 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft84 cfs
Minor flood7.5 ft196 cfs
Moderate flood8.5 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding of agricultural land and several roads are inundated.
- 8.5 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Beaver Creek Rd at Beaver Creek becomes impassable.
- 7.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Water begins to flow over Beaver Creek Rd (Fall River Co Rd 416D).
- 6 ft
Action Stage. Lowland flooding begins along the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 1938 | 16.46 ft | 11,700 cfs |
| Jul 13, 1966 | 8.38 ft | 1,430 cfs |
| Jun 6, 1963 | 8.36 ft | 1,440 cfs |
More on Beaver Creek (SD)
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DownstreamCheyenne River near Buffalo Gap
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