Belle Fourche River near Sturgis, SD
Is Belle Fourche River near Sturgis, SD flooding right now?
Belle Fourche River near Sturgis, SD measured 3.09 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.9 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.09 ft
Streamflow
110 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.1 ft on Fri, Jun 6, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 15.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.1 ft | 2008-06-06 |
| 19.1 ft | 1982-05-21 |
| 17.39 ft | 2011-05-25 |
| 17.1 ft | 1995-05-10 |
| 16.45 ft | 1996-05-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Creek above Vale, SD | 14.9 mi | Butte County |
| Whitewood Creek above Vale, SD | 18.4 mi | Butte County |
| Bear Butte Creek at Sturgis, SD | 18.6 mi | Meade County |
| Elk Creek near Rapid City, SD | 18.8 mi | Meade County |
| Vanocker Creek near Sturgis, SD | 20.5 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.