RIVER GAUGE · MISSOURI RIVER
Missouri River at Chamberlain
Brule County, South Dakota
Water level54.97 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action63 ft
Minor flood65 ft
Moderate flood68 ft
Major flood70 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 70 ft
American Creek recreation area will flood.
- 68 ft
Some homes begin to be affected by flood waters.
- 66 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramps at American Creek camp ground, West Bridge, and Snake Creek East.
- 65 ft
American Creek marina just upstream of the gauge will begin flooding, and water reaches the top of the boat ramp near Buryanek camp ground.
- 63 ft
Camp grounds begin to flood.
- 62 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramps at American Creek marina, Elm Creek #3, Crow Creek, and Dude Ranch.
- 61 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramps at Boyer and Snake Creek West.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2011 | 75.08 ft | — |
| May 1, 1997 | 72.21 ft | — |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 71.08 ft | — |
More on Missouri River
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DownstreamMissouri River at Fort Randall Dam
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