Is the Bad River flooding?

South Dakota · 2 gauges · South Dakota river levels

The Bad River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in South Dakota. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Bad River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Dakota river levels.

data refreshed 14 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Bad River near Fort Pierre, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 32.90 ft in July 1905, carrying 70,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1905 (100 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.80 ft, 32.1 ft below that record.

Drains 3,147 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,428 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record