Little Missouri River at Camp Crook water level

Name: Little Missouri River at Camp Crook water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Little Missouri River, South Dakota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.71ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 2.3 cfs

History

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Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Little Missouri River at Camp Crook is at 1.71 ft, in the normal range.

It is 10.29 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.22 ft (−2.51 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.69 ft and 2.07 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: 4.22 ft−2.51 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.69 ft – 2.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.64 ft – 3.64 ft
Highest on record: 19.40 ftMay 24, 2011

Floating and fishing near Little Missouri River at Camp Crook

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 10.29 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. Water may begin to wash against the main highway bridge.
18.00 ft: Water covers the concrete bridge supports.
17.00 ft: Moderate Flood Stage. Some structural flooding is possible near the Little Missouri River.
16.00 ft: Water covers erosion control walls upstream from the highway bridge. Minor flooding along lower areas of west bank begins.
14.00 ft: Water overflows tree-line along the east bank. Minor flooding of pasture land.
12.00 ft: Flood Stage. Water overflows areas along the east bank and causes lowland pasture flooding.
1.71 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.40 ft	May 24, 2011
2	17.67 ft	April 17, 2009
3	16.90 ft	March 24, 1978
4	16.46 ft	March 25, 2019
5	16.18 ft	March 12, 2014
6	16.04 ft	May 15, 1995
7	15.98 ft	May 7, 1975
8	15.85 ft	May 21, 1982
9	15.07 ft	May 28, 1962
10	14.80 ft	April 22, 2006

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 80° 38° – Wind 14 mph

18 Sun 65° 41° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 63° 37° – Wind 21 mph

20 Tue 76° 47° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 68° 49° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 77° 52° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 72° 41° 0.15 in, 33% Wind 26 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 41 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the Little Missouri River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Missouri River at MarmarthRiver gauge, Little Missouri River	0.79 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	52 mi
Little Missouri River at MedoraRiver gauge, Little Missouri River	1.30 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	97 mi
Little Missouri River near Watford CityRiver gauge, Little Missouri River	7.06 ft	High	−0.02 ft	145 mi
Little Missouri River above Mouth near OakdaleRiver gauge, Little Missouri River	5.82 ft	No reference yet	−0.05 ft	153 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Little Missouri River at Camp Crook compare with last year?

It is 2.51 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.22 ft.

What is flood stage for the Little Missouri River at Camp Crook?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.29 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 Little Missouri River at Camp Crook today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 PM MDT, the water level was 1.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Missouri River at Camp Crook rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Missouri River at Camp Crook normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Missouri River at Camp Crook?

The highest level on record is 19.40 ft on May 24, 2011.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06334500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.54814, -103.97075 (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	1.71 ft	2026-10-21 05:45	Provisional
Flow	2.3 cfs	2026-10-21 05:45	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer