Missouri River at Pierre, SD
Is Missouri River at Pierre, SD flooding right now?
Missouri River at Pierre, SD measured 10.65 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 2.3 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.65 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.35 ft on Thu, Apr 10, 1952.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 1.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 6.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.35 ft | 1952-04-10 |
| 23 ft | 1881-03-01 |
| 19.83 ft | 2011-06-22 |
| 19.65 ft | 1943-04-06 |
| 18.44 ft | 1950-04-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Laframboise Island at Pierre, SD | 1.5 mi | Hughes County |
| Missouri River below La Framboise Island, at Pierre, SD | 3.0 mi | Hughes County |
| Bad River near Fort Pierre, SD | 3.3 mi | Stanley County |
| Missouri River at Farm Island near Pierre, SD | 5.7 mi | Hughes County |
| Plum Creek below Hayes, SD | 20.9 mi | Stanley 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.