Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Road at Sturgis, SD
Is Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Road at Sturgis, SD flooding right now?
Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Road at Sturgis, SD measured 1.76 ft on 2026-09-11 00:55:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.76 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 8.5 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.2 ft below |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Deadman Gulch at Sturgis, SD | 2.3 mi | Meade County |
| Bear Butte Creek at Sturgis, SD | 2.7 mi | Meade County |
| Bear Butte Creek near Galena, SD | 2.7 mi | Lawrence County |
| Vanocker Creek near Sturgis, SD | 3.4 mi | Meade County |
| Whitewood Creek above Whitewood, SD | 4.6 mi | Lawrence 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.