Major Flood
8 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
6 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
3.5 ft
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
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HOTS2
River
Fall River (SD)
County
Fall River, SD
Coordinates
43.4305°N, 103.4763°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fall River (SD) at Hot Springs?
The Fall River (SD) at Hot Springs gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06402000) 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 Fall River (SD) at Hot Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fall River (SD) at Hot Springs is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 3.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fall River (SD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fall River (SD) at Hot Springs 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 Fall River (SD) at Hot Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fall River County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.4305°N, 103.4763°W. USGS site number: 06402000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Cheyenne River near Buffalo Gap
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.