Belle Fourche River near Alva, WY
Is Belle Fourche River near Alva, WY flooding right now?
Belle Fourche River near Alva, WY measured 1.23 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.8 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.23 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.54 ft on Mon, May 23, 2011.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.54 ft | 2011-05-23 |
| 7.54 ft | 2013-06-01 |
| 6.89 ft | 2008-06-06 |
| 6.76 ft | 1995-05-08 |
| 5.67 ft | 2019-05-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche River at Devils Tower, WY | 17.6 mi | Crook County |
| Belle Fourche River at Wy-Sd State Line | 21.3 mi | Butte County |
| Murray Ditch above Headgate at Wy-Sd State Line | 25.5 mi | Butte County |
| Redwater Creek at Wy-Sd State Line | 25.8 mi | Butte County |
| Sand Creek near Ranch a, near Beulah, WY | 26.9 mi | Crook 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.