Moreau River at Promise, SD

Dewey County, South Dakota · USGS gauge 06361000 · NWS MRPS2 · Moreau River flood status · South Dakota river levels

Is Moreau River at Promise, SD flooding right now?

Moreau River at Promise, SD measured 7.90 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.1 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height
7.90 ft
as of 2 hours ago
Streamflow
data refreshed 2 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action18 ft10.1 ft below
Minor flood21 ft13.1 ft below
Moderate flood26 ft18.1 ft below
Major flood30 ft22.1 ft below

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Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 6.11–6.26 ft

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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.

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