RIVER GAUGE · BELLE FOURCHE RIVER
Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs
Meade County, South Dakota
Water level4.48 ft
Flow107 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft23,000 cfs
Minor flood19 ft28,600 cfs
Moderate flood22 ft39,900 cfs
Major flood24 ft60,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Major flood stage. Major flooding of agricultural land. Extensive flooding along the river with inundation of structures and roads.
- 22 ft
Moderate flood stage. Additional flooding of agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads near the river are possible.
- 19 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Flooding of agricultural land along the river.
- 17 ft
Action Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the Belle Fourche River begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1927 | 25.8 ft | — |
| May 24, 1933 | 24 ft | — |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 23.73 ft | 47,500 cfs |
More on Belle Fourche River
UpstreamBelle Fourche River near Sturgis
DownstreamCheyenne River near Plainview
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