Major Flood
2746 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: HRSS2). 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
2743 ft
Minor Flood
2740 ft
Action Stage
2738 ft
What Floods at Each Level
2753 ft
Portions of Youngberg Road will flood. Water is near the low steel of the Youngberg Road bridge. Homes along Horse Creek may be flooded.
2746 ft
Major flood stage. Significant flooding of pasture land along Horse Creek. Bank erosion will likely occur due to the signifcant flows.
2745 ft
The southern bank along Horse Creek near Youngberg Road will be covered with water.
2743 ft
Moderate flood stage. Equipment and out buildings adjacent to the river may be impacted if the river continues to rise. Widespread flooding of agricultural land occurs.
2740 ft
Flood stage. Water will overflow the left bank upstream from Youngberg Road and the right bank downstream of Youngberg Road. Minor flooding of agricultural land will occur.
2738 ft
Action stage. Water will begin to overflow the lowest banks along Horse Creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1982 | 2751.662 ft | 17,700 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 2750.28 ft | 15,100 cfs |
| May 20, 2011 | 2747.9 ft | 11,100 cfs |
| May 9, 1995 | 2745.78 ft | 8,110 cfs |
| May 9, 1986 | 2745.42 ft | 7,410 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
HRSS2
River
Horse Creek
County
Butte, SD
Coordinates
44.6526°N, 103.3666°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Horse Creek near Vale?
The Horse Creek near Vale 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 Horse Creek near Vale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Horse Creek near Vale is 2740 feet. Action stage begins at 2738 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2743 feet, and major flooding at 2746 feet.
How do I get alerts when Horse Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Horse Creek near Vale 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 Horse Creek near Vale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Butte County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.6526°N, 103.3666°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Belle Fourche River near Sturgis
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources