Bad River near Fort Pierre, SD
Is Bad River near Fort Pierre, SD flooding right now?
Bad River near Fort Pierre, SD measured 1402.84 ft on 2026-10-27 17:30:00 UTC. That observation was 1381.8 ft above its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1402.84 ft
Streamflow
42 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.9 ft on Mon, Jul 3, 1905.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 1383.8 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 1381.8 ft ABOVE |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 1377.8 ft ABOVE |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 1375.8 ft ABOVE |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.9 ft | 1905-07-03 |
| 30.89 ft | 1927-04-01 |
| 29.6 ft | 1915-08-01 |
| 29.55 ft | 1967-06-18 |
| 27.8 ft | 1942-05-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Laframboise Island at Pierre, SD | 2.1 mi | Hughes County |
| Missouri River at Pierre, SD | 3.3 mi | Hughes County |
| Missouri River below La Framboise Island, at Pierre, SD | 3.4 mi | Hughes County |
| Missouri River at Farm Island near Pierre, SD | 5.9 mi | Hughes County |
| Plum Creek below Hayes, SD | 18.7 mi | Stanley County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.