Major Flood
1312 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BBSS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1309 ft
Minor Flood
1304 ft
Action Stage
1302 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1317 ft
The bridge on W Holly Blvd is overtopped and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on E Madison St.
1313 ft
Water approaches the lowest portions of Madison St just west of the river. The floodplain west of Brandon is between 0.25 and 0.5 mile wide.
1312 ft
The bridge on W Park St is overtopped and structures near the bridge may flood. W Redwood Blvd is flooded and W Holly Blvd may begin to flood east of the bridge limiting access routes into and out of Brandon to the west and south.
1311 ft
Water approaches the lowest portions of W Park St as well as W Redwood Blvd.
1309 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on W Park St.
1306 ft
The Big Sioux River access point off of W Holly Blvd begins to flood.
1304 ft
Significant flooding of crop and pasture land begins. Access to the north end of the Big Sioux Recreation Area on the west side of Brandon is limited.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2019 | 1313.53 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 1312.32 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 1310.85 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BBSS2
River
Big Sioux River
County
Minnehaha, SD
Coordinates
43.5946°N, 96.5998°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Sioux River near Brandon?
The Big Sioux River near Brandon gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Big Sioux River near Brandon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Sioux River near Brandon is 1304 feet. Action stage begins at 1302 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1309 feet, and major flooding at 1312 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Sioux River rises?
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Where is the Big Sioux River near Brandon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.5946°N, 96.5998°W. 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 South Dakota DANR
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.