Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9.4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Access to several homes east of the boat ramp in Santee may be cut off as most of the parking lot is flooded. Most of the park in Springfield is flooded.
13.5 ft
Boat Basin Dr in Springfield floods. Water reaches the top of the boat ramp in Santee.
13 ft
The lowest portion of the parking lot at the boat ramp in Santee begins to flood. Water approaches Boat Basin Dr in Springfield and may flood the lowest portions.
12 ft
The lowest portions of Springfield Recreational Area will begin to flood.
11 ft
The lowest portions of the park in Springfield begin to flood.
9.4 ft
The lowest portions of Bottom Rd begin to flood just under 9.5 feet and the road may need to be closed.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 17.73 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 14.72 ft | — |
| Oct 13, 2018 | 12 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SPGS2
River
Missouri River
County
Bon Homme, SD
Coordinates
42.8558°N, 97.8850°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missouri River at Springfield?
The Missouri River at Springfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06466700) 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 Springfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missouri River at Springfield is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9.4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missouri River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Missouri River at Springfield 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 Missouri River at Springfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bon Homme County, South Dakota at coordinates 42.8558°N, 97.8850°W. USGS site number: 06466700. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.