Is the Belle Fourche River flooding?

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The Belle Fourche River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Wyoming. 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 Belle Fourche River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 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 Wyoming river levels.

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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 Belle Fourche River below Moorcroft, WY. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.60 ft on 19 May 1978, carrying 15,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1944 (72 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.88 ft, 13.7 ft below that record.

Drains 1,690 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,100 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Belle Fourche River below Moorcroft, WYNo flooding0.88 ft13 ft
Belle Fourche River near Alva, WYNo flooding1.23 ft5 ft
Belle Fourche River below Rattlesnake C, near Piney, WYNo current data
Belle Fourche River below Keyhole Reservoir, WYNo current data
Belle Fourche River at Devils Tower, WYNo 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.