RIVER GAUGE · HAT CREEK
Hat Creek near Edgemont
Fall River County, South Dakota
Water level6.53 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft4,030 cfs
Minor flood16 ft11,700 cfs
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood30 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
Major Flood Stage. Water approaches the bottom of Highway 71 bridge. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads.
- 21 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. River spreads out and floods agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible.
- 20 ft
Right bank will begin to overflow. Minor flooding along the creek continues.
- 16 ft
Flood Stage. Left bank will begin to overflow causing minor flooding along the creek.
- 15 ft
Action stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2015 | 21.19 ft | 15,800 cfs |
| May 16, 1991 | 17.28 ft | 7,870 cfs |
| Apr 22, 2000 | 15.4 ft | 6,210 cfs |
More on Hat Creek
DownstreamCheyenne River above Angostura at Hwy 71
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