Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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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
22 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1927 | 25.8 ft | — |
| May 24, 1933 | 24 ft | — |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 23.73 ft | 47,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EMSS2
River
Belle Fourche River
County
Meade, SD
Coordinates
44.3700°N, 102.5665°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs?
The Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06438000) 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 Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Belle Fourche River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs 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 Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Meade County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3700°N, 102.5665°W. USGS site number: 06438000. 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, Observations courtesy of the USACE
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.