Missouri River at Farm Island near Pierre, SD
Is Missouri River at Farm Island near Pierre, SD flooding right now?
Missouri River at Farm Island near Pierre, SD measured 22.83 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.2 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
22.83 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.52 ft on Tue, Jun 21, 2011.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 1.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 6.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.52 ft | 2011-06-21 |
| 24.69 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 24.53 ft | 2019-10-20 |
| 24.4 ft | 2019-09-29 |
| 23.87 ft | 2018-08-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River below La Framboise Island, at Pierre, SD | 2.8 mi | Hughes County |
| Missouri River at Laframboise Island at Pierre, SD | 4.8 mi | Hughes County |
| Missouri River at Pierre, SD | 5.7 mi | Hughes County |
| Bad River near Fort Pierre, SD | 5.9 mi | Stanley County |
| Cedar Creek near Presho, SD | 16.1 mi | Lyman 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.