RIVER GAUGE · BELLE FOURCHE RIVER
Belle Fourche River near Fruitdale
Butte County, South Dakota
Water level1.74 ft
Flow26 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft5,024 cfs
Minor flood12 ft8,126 cfs
Moderate flood13 ft10,000 cfs
Major flood14 ft12,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Water reaches bottom of Hwy 212 bridge.
- 14 ft
Major Flood Stage. Major agricultural flooding occurs and some secondary roads impassable.
- 13 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Moderate agricultural flooding occurs with some secondary roads flooded.
- 12 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Lowland agricultural flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 1982 | 14.32 ft | 12,700 cfs |
| May 9, 1995 | 14.09 ft | 12,200 cfs |
| May 23, 2011 | 13.84 ft | 10,400 cfs |
More on Belle Fourche River
DownstreamBelle Fourche River at Hwy 79 near Vale
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