Major Flood
1048 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MYBS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1044 ft
Minor Flood
1041 ft
Action Stage
1040 ft
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.
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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?
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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