Major Flood
19 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding of roads and agricultural land along the Belle Fourche River.
17 ft
Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of roads may occur along the Belle Fourche River.
15 ft
Flood stage. Flooding of agricultural land begins.
13 ft
Low land flooding along the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2008 | 20.1 ft | 36,100 cfs |
| May 20, 1982 | 19.1 ft | — |
| May 24, 2011 | 17.39 ft | 24,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SBFS2
River
Belle Fourche River
County
Meade, SD
Coordinates
44.5131°N, 103.1364°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Belle Fourche River near Sturgis?
The Belle Fourche River near Sturgis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06437000) 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 Sturgis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Belle Fourche River near Sturgis is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 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 Sturgis 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 Sturgis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Meade County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.5131°N, 103.1364°W. USGS site number: 06437000. 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
- 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.