Missouri River at La Framboise Island
South Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Hughes County, South Dakota on the Missouri River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06441590, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
31 ft
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
35.5 ft
Significant portions of downtown Fort Pierre are flooded.
34.5 ft
Water reaches to Main St in Fort Pierre and at least one block in on the Pierre side.
33 ft
The pool in Fort Pierre floods
31 ft
Island View Drive in Pierre is flooded, and the camping spots and ball fields at the City Park are flooded.
30 ft
Fischers Lilly Park in Fort Pierre is flooded.
29 ft
The park west of Island View Drive is flooded.
27 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp near the mouth of the Bad River.
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 21, 2011 | 33.45 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 33.45 ft | — |
| Oct 24, 2019 | 26.56 ft | — |
| Oct 24, 2019 | 26.56 ft | — |
| Oct 16, 1999 | 25.99 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LFIS2
River
Missouri River
County
Hughes, SD
Coordinates
44.3519°N, 100.3590°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at La Framboise Island?
The Missouri River at La Framboise Island gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06441590) 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 Missouri River at La Framboise Island?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at La Framboise Island is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Missouri River at La Framboise Island gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hughes County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3519°N, 100.3590°W. USGS site number: 06441590. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.