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North Fork Yellow Bank River near Milbank
South Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Grant County, South Dakota on the North Fork Yellow Bank River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MYBS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

1048 ft

Moderate Flood

1044 ft

Minor Flood

1041 ft

Action Stage

1040 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

1050 ft

486th Avenue begins to flood.

1048 ft

Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 486th Avenue.

1045 ft

Major agricultural flooding begins.

1044 ft

487th Avenue begins to flood.

1042 ft

Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 487th Avenue.

1041 ft

Minor agricultural flooding 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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About This Gauge

NWS LID

MYBS2

River

North Fork Yellow Bank River

County

Grant, SD

Coordinates

45.2077°N, 96.4765°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of North Fork Yellow Bank River near Milbank?

The North Fork Yellow Bank River near Milbank gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Yellow Bank River near Milbank?

The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Yellow Bank River near Milbank is 1041 feet. Action stage begins at 1040 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1044 feet, and major flooding at 1048 feet.

How do I get alerts when North Fork Yellow Bank River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Fork Yellow Bank River near Milbank to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the North Fork Yellow Bank River near Milbank gauge located?

The gauge is located in Grant County, South Dakota at coordinates 45.2077°N, 96.4765°W. 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 South Dakota DANR