Is the Moreau River flooding?
The Moreau River 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 Moreau River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Moreau River at Promise, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.40 ft on 25 March 1947, carrying 29,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (30 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.90 ft, 16.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreau River near Faith, SD | No flooding | 0.25 ft | 16 ft | |
| Moreau River near Whitehorse, SD | No flooding | 0.99 ft | 21 ft | |
| Moreau River at Promise, SD | No flooding | 7.90 ft | 21 ft |