Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FRUS2
River
Belle Fourche River
County
Butte, SD
Coordinates
44.6908°N, 103.7372°W
Get Flood Alerts for Belle Fourche River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Belle Fourche River near Fruitdale?
The Belle Fourche River near Fruitdale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06436000) 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 Fruitdale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Belle Fourche River near Fruitdale is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 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 Fruitdale 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 Fruitdale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Butte County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.6908°N, 103.7372°W. USGS site number: 06436000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Belle Fourche River
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the USGS, Observations courtesy of the USACE
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.