Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs, SD
Is Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs, SD flooding right now?
Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs, SD measured 4.55 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 14.4 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.55 ft
Streamflow
125 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.8 ft on Thu, May 5, 1927.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 19.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.8 ft | 1927-05-05 |
| 24 ft | 1933-05-25 |
| 23.73 ft | 2008-06-06 |
| 23.72 ft | 1995-05-10 |
| 22.22 ft | 1982-05-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek near Elm Springs, SD | 9.0 mi | Meade County |
| Cheyenne River near Wasta, SD | 21.5 mi | Pennington County |
| Boxelder Creek at 151St Ave near Box Elder, SD | 29.2 mi | Pennington County |
| Boxelder Creek Trib4 at Liberty Blvd at Box Elder, SD | 29.8 mi | Pennington County |
| Belle Fourche River near Sturgis, SD | 29.8 mi | Meade 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.