Major Flood
12 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive inundation of agricultural land and some roads along the Grand River may be impacted.
11 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of roads and agricultural land along the Grand River.
10.5 ft
Right bank will overflow.
10 ft
Flood Stage. Flooding of agricultural land.
8 ft
Action stage. Low lying areas along the Grand River begin to flood.
7 ft
Left bank will overflow.
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 7, 1952 | 17 ft | 21,500 cfs |
| Apr 12, 2009 | 13.3 ft | 13,000 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1978 | 12.08 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GRAS2
River
North Fork Grand River (SD)
County
Perkins, SD
Coordinates
45.8022°N, 102.3624°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Grand River (SD) near White Butte?
The North Fork Grand River (SD) near White Butte gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06355500) 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 North Fork Grand River (SD) near White Butte?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Grand River (SD) near White Butte is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork Grand River (SD) rises?
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Where is the North Fork Grand River (SD) near White Butte gauge located?
The gauge is located in Perkins County, South Dakota at coordinates 45.8022°N, 102.3624°W. USGS site number: 06355500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Shadehill Reservoir
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of the USACE
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.