RIVER GAUGE · MOREAU RIVER (SD)
Moreau River (SD) near Faith
Perkins County, South Dakota
Water level0.33 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft8,490 cfs
Minor flood16 ft11,300 cfs
Moderate flood18 ft15,500 cfs
Major flood21 ft23,500 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Major Flood Stage. Flooding of basements and extensive flooding of agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads near the river are possible.
- 18 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding of agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads near the river are possible.
- 16 ft
Minor Flood Stage. South bank along the Moreau River overflows with lowland flooding.
- 14 ft
Action Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the Moreau River begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 1944 | 21.9 ft | 26,000 cfs |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 21.72 ft | 23,500 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 21.5 ft | 22,900 cfs |
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