Black Pipe Creek near Belvidere water level

Name: Black Pipe Creek near Belvidere water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Black Pipe Creek, South Dakota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.27ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT (32 hours ago)

Flow: 0.9 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Black Pipe Creek near Belvidere reads 2.27 ft, a normal level.

It is 11.73 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.24 ft, a difference of +0.03 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.19 ft and 2.92 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year: 2.24 ft+0.03 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.19 ft – 2.92 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.91 ft – 4.66 ft
Highest on record: 15.70 ftFebruary 17, 1997

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 14.00 ft, still 11.73 ft away.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along Blackpipe Creek with extensive inundation of structures and roads.
15.00 ft: Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near Blackpipe Creek are possible.
14.00 ft: Minor flood stage. Minor flooding of low lying areas along Blackpipe Creek.
13.50 ft: The left bank will overflow.
12.00 ft: Action Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the creek.
2.27 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.70 ft	February 17, 1997
2	12.38 ft	March 9, 2010
3	11.78 ft	February 9, 2009
4	11.04 ft	February 17, 2003
5	10.93 ft	June 3, 1997
6	10.48 ft	May 10, 1995
7	10.19 ft	July 3, 1998
8	10.01 ft	May 27, 1996
9	9.93 ft	March 23, 2019
10	9.51 ft	February 14, 2011

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 77° 38° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 68° 47° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 76° 46° – Wind 16 mph

23 Fri 83° 65° 0.00 in Wind 17 mph

24 Sat 70° 49° – Wind 20 mph

25 Sun 48° 37° 0.16 in, 33% Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 43° 36° 0.04 in, 28% Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:07 AM Sunset 05:53 PM Daylight 10 hr, 46 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White River near KadokaRiver gauge, White River	3.94 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	15 mi
Little White River below White RiverRiver gauge, Little White River	1.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	26 mi
White River near White RiverRiver gauge, White River	3.93 ft	Below flood stage	+0.86 ft	27 mi
South Fork Bad River near CottonwoodRiver gauge, South Fork Bad River	3.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.24 ft	31 mi
Bear in The Lodge Creek near WanbleeRiver gauge, Bear in The Lodge Creek	1.59 ft	Below flood stage	±0	32 mi
Little White River near RosebudRiver gauge, Little White River	4.24 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	34 mi
White River near InteriorRiver gauge, White River	3.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	35 mi
Antelope Creek near MissionRiver gauge, Antelope Creek	1.38 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	43 mi

Questions and answers

Is Black Pipe Creek near Belvidere higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.24 ft.

What is flood stage for Black Pipe Creek near Belvidere?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 11.73 ft below it.

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 Black Pipe Creek near Belvidere today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.27 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Black Pipe Creek near Belvidere rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Black Pipe Creek near Belvidere normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Black Pipe Creek near Belvidere?

The highest level on record is 15.70 ft on February 17, 1997.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06447230 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.75528, -101.22750 (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	2.27 ft	2026-10-19 21:00	Provisional
Flow	0.9 cfs	2026-10-19 21:00	Provisional

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