Is the Beaver Creek flooding?

South Dakota · 3 gauges · South Dakota river levels

The Beaver Creek is tracked by 3 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 Beaver Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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 Beaver Creek near Buffalo Gap, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.00 ft in 1927. Peak records there go back to 1927 (90 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.14 ft, 13.9 ft below that record.

Drains 127 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,152 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Beaver Creek near Buffalo Gap, SDNo flooding4.14 ft7.5 ft
Beaver Creek near Pringle, SDNo current data
Beaver Creek above Buffalo Gap, SDNo current data
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.