Fall River (SD) at Hot Springs
Fall River County, South Dakota
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Extensive flooding to buildings in downtown Hot Springs.
- 13.6 ft
River reaches the lowest point of the 1st foot bridge downstream from the gage at University Ave.
- 13 ft
Flooding at the river gage near University Ave.
- 12 ft
Right bank overflows near the gage.
- 8 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads.
- 6 ft
Moderate flood stage. Mobile homes near the river below South 6th Street may begin to flood.
- 5 ft
Access to numerous properties adjacent to the river near Joplin Street are cutoff. Possible basement flooding of homes along South River Street.
- 4.9 ft
River reaches the walking path at the gage.
- 4.8 ft
The low water crossing at Joplin Street becomes impassible.
- 4.5 ft
Flood stage. Lowland flooding along the river downstream from the gage at University Ave.
- 4 ft
Water covers the low water crossing on Joplin Street. The low water crossing at South 6th street becomes impassable.
- 3.5 ft
Water flows over low water crossing on South 6th Street
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 1947 | 11.12 ft | 8,300 cfs |
| Aug 5, 1941 | 9.13 ft | 4,700 cfs |
| Jul 7, 1961 | 5.9 ft | 2,060 cfs |
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