Major Flood
21 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FTHS2
River
Moreau River (SD)
County
Perkins, SD
Coordinates
45.1978°N, 102.1565°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Moreau River (SD) near Faith?
The Moreau River (SD) near Faith gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06359500) 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 Moreau River (SD) near Faith?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Moreau River (SD) near Faith is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Moreau River (SD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Moreau River (SD) near Faith 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 Moreau River (SD) near Faith gauge located?
The gauge is located in Perkins County, South Dakota at coordinates 45.1978°N, 102.1565°W. USGS site number: 06359500. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.