RIVER GAUGE · BLACKPIPE CREEK
Blackpipe Creek near Belvidere
Jackson County, South Dakota
Water level2.13 ft
Flow3 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 3:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft4,715 cfs
Minor flood14 ft6,530 cfs
Moderate flood15 ft7,530 cfs
Major flood16 ft8,600 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along Blackpipe Creek with extensive inundation of structures and roads.
- 15 ft
Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near Blackpipe Creek are possible.
- 14 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor flooding of low lying areas along Blackpipe Creek.
- 13.5 ft
The left bank will overflow.
- 12 ft
Action Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1997 | 15.7 ft | — |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 12.38 ft | 3,500 cfs |
| Feb 8, 2009 | 11.78 ft | 4,000 cfs |
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