RIVER GAUGE · BELLE FOURCHE RIVER
Belle Fourche River at Belle Fourche
Butte County, South Dakota
Water level2982.34 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action2992 ft
Minor flood2994 ft
Moderate flood2996 ft
Major flood2998 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 2998 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread and extensive flooding along the Belle Fourche River with inundation of structures and roads possible.
- 2996 ft
Moderate flood stage. The Belle Fourche River will begin to spread out in a few locations around Belle Fourche. Water may approach a few of the ball fields at the Roundup Sports Complex. Water may begin to overflow the lower banks near the Redwater River confluence.
- 2994 ft
Minor flood stage. Lower portions of the River Walk may be covered with water from the Belle Fourche River.
- 2992 ft
Low lying areas along the Belle Fourche River may flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2022 | 2989.4 ft | — |
| May 10, 2024 | 2985.68 ft | — |
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