Major Flood
17 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Significant flooding of Pierre will be ongoing with water reaching as far as W Sioux Ave.
20 ft
More subtantial flooding of homes and businesses on the Pierre side of the river begins with water reaching as far inland as portions of W Dakota Ave and W Missouri Ave.
18 ft
Numerous homes and businesses are flooded, especially on the Fort Pierre side as well as along Island View Dr on the Pierre side.
17 ft
Water begins to impact businesses in Fort Pierre and the lowest portions of the causeway to La Framboise Island may begin to flood.
16 ft
Steamboat Park is flooded in Pierre.
15 ft
More substantial low lying areas are flooded in Fort Pierre. Water begins to affect the yards of homes north of Hwy 14.
14 ft
The lower banks on the Fort Pierre side are overtopped resulting in flooding of the lower lying areas of town.
13 ft
Lower lying areas along the river begin to flood as does the lowest portions of the bike trail on the Fort Pierre side of the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 1952 | 25.35 ft | 440,000 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1881 | 23 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 19.83 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PIRS2
River
Missouri River
County
Hughes, SD
Coordinates
44.3731°N, 100.3675°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Pierre?
The Missouri River at Pierre gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06440000) 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 Pierre?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Pierre is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
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Where is the Missouri River at Pierre gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hughes County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3731°N, 100.3675°W. USGS site number: 06440000. 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.