Beaver Creek near Buffalo Gap, SD
Is Beaver Creek near Buffalo Gap, SD flooding right now?
Beaver Creek near Buffalo Gap, SD measured 4.14 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.4 ft below its 7.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.14 ft
Streamflow
11 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7.5 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.46 ft on Sun, Sep 4, 1938.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 1.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 5.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.46 ft | 1938-09-04 |
| 8.38 ft | 1966-07-14 |
| 8.36 ft | 1963-06-07 |
| 8.21 ft | 2010-05-24 |
| 8.02 ft | 2019-03-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek above Buffalo Gap, SD | 4.6 mi | Custer County |
| Fall River at Hot Springs, SD | 8.9 mi | Fall River County |
| Cheyenne River below Angostura Dam, SD | 10.7 mi | Fall River County |
| Beaver Creek near Pringle, SD | 11.6 mi | Custer County |
| Cheyenne River near Buffalo Gap, SD | 11.9 mi | Custer 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.