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SwedenBad River near Fort Pierre water level
River gauge, Bad River, South Dakota, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6.9 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Bad River near Fort Pierre shows 1,402.25 ft, above normal for mid-October.
Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.97 ft and 1,402.26 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.33 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Laframboise Island at PierreRiver gauge, Missouri River | 20.50 ft | Very low | −0.19 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Missouri River at PierreRiver gauge, Missouri River | 6.12 ft | Very low | −0.20 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Missouri River below La Framboise Island, at PierreRiver gauge, Missouri River | 20.32 ft | Very low | −0.18 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Missouri River at Farm Island near PierreRiver gauge, Missouri River | 20.44 ft | Low | −0.15 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Cedar Creek near PreshoRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 6.81 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Medicine Creek near Lower BruleRiver gauge, Medicine Creek | 6.3 cfs | Normal | +0.5 cfs | 38 mi |
| Cheyenne River near Eagle ButteRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 10.30 ft | Very low | ±0 | 48 mi |
| White River near OacomaRiver gauge, White River | 7.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 57 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Bad River near Fort Pierre today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT, the water level was 1,402.25 ft.
Is the level of Bad River near Fort Pierre normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06441500(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.32667, -100.38389(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1,402.25 ft | 2026-10-16 15:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bad River near Fort Pierre (usgs:06441500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/bad-river-near-fort-pierre
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer