RIVER GAUGE · BELLE FOURCHE RIVER
Belle Fourche River at Wyoming-South Dakota State Line
Butte County, Wyoming
Water level3.34 ft
Flow12 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft2,110 cfs
Minor flood15 ft3,680 cfs
Moderate flood16 ft5,500 cfs
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the Belle Fourche River with inundation of structures and roads in Belle Fourche.
- 16.2 ft
Houses along the Belle Fourche River in Butte County may begin to flood.
- 16 ft
Moderate flooding of agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads along the Belle Fourche River are possible.
- 15 ft
Minor flooding of low-lying areas.
- 13 ft
Action stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 1995 | 16.33 ft | 6,320 cfs |
| May 22, 2011 | 16.06 ft | 5,840 cfs |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 15.98 ft | 5,190 cfs |
More on Belle Fourche River
UpstreamBelle Fourche River near Alva
DownstreamBelle Fourche River at Belle Fourche
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