Redwater River above Belle Fourche, SD
Is Redwater River above Belle Fourche, SD flooding right now?
Redwater River above Belle Fourche, SD measured 2.34 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.34 ft
Streamflow
36 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 14 ft on Mon, May 1, 1922.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14 ft | 1922-05-01 |
| 13.65 ft | 1978-05-20 |
| 11.69 ft | 1962-06-16 |
| 10.53 ft | 1965-05-15 |
| 9.16 ft | 2008-06-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Creek at Belle Fourche SD | 0.4 mi | Butte County |
| Inlet Canal near Belle Fourche, SD | 2.6 mi | Butte County |
| Belle Fourche River near Fruitdale, SD | 5.2 mi | Butte County |
| Inlet Canal above Belle Fourche Reservoir, SD | 5.7 mi | Butte County |
| Spearfish Creek below Spearfish, SD | 6.6 mi | Lawrence 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.