South Dakota has 159 gauges on this page. 26 are reading below normal for the date and 2 above. The balance is tilted firmly towards low water.
The main rivers covered are the Big Sioux River, Rapid Creek, James River and Cheyenne River. The list also includes 8 lakes and reservoirs. Fall is often a low point for rivers after the summer, until steady rain returns.
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Francis Case at ChamberlainLake, Lake Francis Case | 47.92 ft | Very low | −0.78 ft | 47 min ago |
| Mud Lake above White Rock Dam near White RockReservoir, Mud Lake | 70.03 ft | Very low | −0.29 ft | 47 min ago |
| Pactola ReservoirReservoir | 4,558.65 ft | Very low | 2 days ago | |
| Angostura ReservoirReservoir | 3,169.40 ft | Low | 2 days ago | |
| Deerfield ReservoirReservoir | 5,902.32 ft | Low | 2 days ago | |
| Shadehill ReservoirReservoir | 2,265.23 ft | Low | 2 days ago | |
| Belle Fourche ReservoirReservoir | 2,956.85 ft | Normal | 2 days ago | |
| Lake Kampeska at Water Plant at WatertownLake, Lake Kampeska | 17.42 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Sunday Gulch below Johnson Canyon near Hill CityRiver gauge, Sunday Gulch | 4.44 ft | Highest on record | −0.01 ft | 32 min ago |
| Battle Creek at HermosaRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 2.58 ft | Very low | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Bear Butte Creek near DeadwoodRiver gauge, Bear Butte Creek | 3.59 ft | Very low | ±0 | 32 min ago |
| Big Sioux River near WatertownRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 3.86 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Boxelder Creek near NemoRiver gauge, Boxelder Creek | 1.16 ft | Very low | ±0 | 32 min ago |
| Cleghorn Springs at Rapid CityRiver gauge, Cleghorn Springs | 8.4 cfs | Very low | −0.2 cfs | 47 min ago |
| Elm Creek near Gann ValleyRiver gauge, Elm Creek | 3.50 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 32 min ago |
| James River near ScotlandRiver gauge, James River | 4.10 ft | Very low | −0.10 ft | 47 min ago |
| Missouri River at YanktonRiver gauge, Missouri River | 10.17 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 47 min ago |
| Moreau River at PromiseRiver gauge, Moreau River | 6.22 ft | Very low | +0.08 ft | 47 min ago |
| Redwater Creek at Wy-Sd State LineRiver gauge, Redwater Creek | 2.98 ft | Very low | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Rhoads Fork near RochfordRiver gauge, Rhoads Fork | 3.6 cfs | Very low | −0.1 cfs | 1 hour ago |
| South Fork Grand River near CashRiver gauge, South Fork Grand River | 0.70 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Whitewood Creek above ValeRiver gauge, Whitewood Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Cheyenne River near Eagle ButteRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 10.29 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| French Creek above FairburnRiver gauge, French Creek | 1.5 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 1 hour ago |
| James River near MitchellRiver gauge, James River | 9.94 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 2 hours ago |
| Lake Creek below Refuge near TuthillRiver gauge, Lake Creek | 1.3 cfs | Low | −0.3 cfs | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River at Laframboise Island at PierreRiver gauge, Missouri River | 20.88 ft | Low | +0.23 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River at PierreRiver gauge, Missouri River | 6.50 ft | Low | +0.21 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River below La Framboise Island, at PierreRiver gauge, Missouri River | 20.72 ft | Low | +0.22 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Murray Ditch above Headgate at Wy-Sd State LineRiver gauge, Murray Ditch | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Annie Creek near LeadRiver gauge, Annie Creek | 3.97 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Antelope Creek near MissionRiver gauge, Antelope Creek | 1.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Bad River near Fort PierreRiver gauge, Bad River | 4.6 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 47 min ago |
| Battle Creek above KeystoneRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Battle Creek below HermosaRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 1.84 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 47 min ago |
| Battle Creek near KeystoneRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Road at SturgisRiver gauge, Bear Butte Creek | 1.76 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 22 min ago |
| Bear Butte Creek near GalenaRiver gauge, Bear Butte Creek | 3.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 42 min ago |
| Bear in The Lodge Creek near WanbleeRiver gauge, Bear in The Lodge Creek | 1.60 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Beaver Creek near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 4.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 32 min ago |
| Belle Fourche River at Wy-Sd State LineRiver gauge, Belle Fourche River | 3.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Belle Fourche River near Elm SpringsRiver gauge, Belle Fourche River | 3.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Belle Fourche River near FruitdaleRiver gauge, Belle Fourche River | 1.58 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Belle Fourche River near SturgisRiver gauge, Belle Fourche River | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Big Sioux River at Broadway at WatertownRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 5.08 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Big Sioux River at Lake Kampeska near WatertownRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 18.54 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Big Sioux River at North Cliff Ave at Sioux FallsRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 5.08 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 47 min ago |
| Big Sioux River at Sioux FallsRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 1.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Big Sioux River at WatertownRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 3.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Big Sioux River below Diversion at Sioux FallsRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 3.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 47 min ago |
| Big Sioux River below WatertownRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 4.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 32 min ago |
| Big Sioux River near BrookingsRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 2.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 min ago |
| Big Sioux River near BruceRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 3.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 min ago |
| Big Sioux River near CastlewoodRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 4.74 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 min ago |
| Big Sioux River near Dell RapidsRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 3.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 47 min ago |
| Big Sioux River near FlorenceRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 3.05 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Big Sioux River near HawardenRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 12.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 47 min ago |
| Big Sioux River near JeffersonRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 9.49 ft | Below flood stage | +0.12 ft | 47 min ago |
| Black Pipe Creek near BelvidereRiver gauge, Black Pipe Creek | 2.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Bois De Sioux River near White RockRiver gauge, Bois De Sioux River | 3.44 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 47 min ago |
| Boxelder Creek near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Boxelder Creek | 29.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 37 min ago |
| Castle Creek above Deerfield Reservoir near Hill CityRiver gauge, Castle Creek | 2.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Castle Creek below Deerfield DamRiver gauge, Castle Creek | 3.51 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 18 days ago |
| Cedar Creek near PreshoRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 6.82 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Cherry Creek near PlainviewRiver gauge, Cherry Creek | 2.67 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Cheyenne River at EdgemontRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 1.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Cheyenne River at Red ShirtRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 9.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 min ago |
| Cheyenne River near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 2.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Cheyenne River near PlainviewRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 8.19 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 47 min ago |
| Cheyenne River near ScenicRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 6.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Cheyenne River near WastaRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 0.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 47 min ago |
| East Fork Vermillion River near ParkerRiver gauge, East Fork Vermillion River | 5.03 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Elk Creek near Elm SpringsRiver gauge, Elk Creek | 3.48 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Elk Creek near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Elk Creek | 4.14 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Elm River at WestportRiver gauge, Elm River | 4.10 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Elm River near FrederickRiver gauge, Elm River | 5.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 47 min ago |
| Elm River near OrdwayRiver gauge, Elm River | 3.18 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 min ago |
| Fall River at Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Fall River | 0.86 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 52 min ago |
| Firesteel Creek near Mount VernonRiver gauge, Firesteel Creek | 2.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Flandreau Creek above FlandreauRiver gauge, Flandreau Creek | 4.28 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 32 min ago |
| Foot Creek near AberdeenRiver gauge, Foot Creek | 4.17 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 32 min ago |
| Grace Coolidge Creek near Game Lodge near CusterRiver gauge, Grace Coolidge Creek | 6.72 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Grand River at Little EagleRiver gauge, Grand River | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Grand River near Thunder HawkRiver gauge, Grand River | 5.05 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Grizzly Bear Creek near KeystoneRiver gauge, Grizzly Bear Creek | 2.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 37 min ago |
| Hat Creek near EdgemontRiver gauge, Hat Creek | 6.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 11 hours ago |
| Horsehead Creek at OelrichsRiver gauge, Horsehead Creek | 1.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 hours ago |
| Inlet Canal above Belle Fourche ReservoirRiver gauge, Inlet Canal | 4.93 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| James River at AshtonRiver gauge, James River | 3.97 ft | Below flood stage | +0.28 ft | 32 min ago |
| James River at ColumbiaRiver gauge, James River | 9.46 ft | Below flood stage | +0.17 ft | 1 hour ago |
| James River at HuronRiver gauge, James River | 9.05 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| James River near ForestburgRiver gauge, James River | 4.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 1 hour ago |
| James River near RedfieldRiver gauge, James River | 3.35 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 32 min ago |
| James River near StratfordRiver gauge, James River | 7.99 ft | Below flood stage | +0.84 ft | 32 min ago |
| James River near YanktonRiver gauge, James River | 3.45 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Keya Paha River at WewelaRiver gauge, Keya Paha River | 2.19 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Keya Paha River near KeyapahaRiver gauge, Keya Paha River | 4.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Lewis and Clark Lake at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Lewis and Clark Lake | 9.51 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 47 min ago |
| Little Minnesota River near PeeverRiver gauge, Little Minnesota River | 9.80 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Little Missouri River at Camp CrookRiver gauge, Little Missouri River | 1.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 min ago |
| Little Spearfish Creek near LeadRiver gauge, Little Spearfish Creek | 4.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Little White River below White RiverRiver gauge, Little White River | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Little White River near MartinRiver gauge, Little White River | 1.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Little White River near RosebudRiver gauge, Little White River | 4.36 ft | Below flood stage | +0.15 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Little White River near VetalRiver gauge, Little White River | 3.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Medicine Creek near Lower BruleRiver gauge, Medicine Creek | 5.3 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 1 hour ago |
| Missouri River at Farm Island near PierreRiver gauge, Missouri River | 21.01 ft | Normal | +0.22 ft | 2 hours ago |
| Missouri River below GreenwoodRiver gauge, Missouri River | 25.86 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 47 min ago |
| Moccasin Creek at AberdeenRiver gauge, Moccasin Creek | 1.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.28 ft | 32 min ago |
| Moreau River near FaithRiver gauge, Moreau River | 0.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 2 hours ago |
| Moreau River near WhitehorseRiver gauge, Moreau River | 1.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 47 min ago |
| Mud Creek near RauvilleRiver gauge, Mud Creek | 7.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| North Fork Grand River near White ButteRiver gauge, North Fork Grand River | −0.02 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 min ago |
| Oak Creek near Rattlesnake Butte near WakpalaRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 5.14 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 32 min ago |
| Platte Creek near PlatteRiver gauge, Platte Creek | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 1.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 52 min ago |
| Rapid Creek above Johnson Siding below Pactola DamRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 2.87 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 10 days ago |
| Rapid Creek above Pactola Reservoir at Silver CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 4.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 47 min ago |
| Rapid Creek above Victoria Creek near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 5.23 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 10 days ago |
| Rapid Creek above Wrf near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 3.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Rapid Creek at Big Bend near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 2.82 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 days ago |
| Rapid Creek at Rapid CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 3.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 47 min ago |
| Rapid Creek below Hawthorn Ditch at Rapid CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 9.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 37 min ago |
| Rapid Creek below Pactola DamRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 7.22 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Rapid Creek near FarmingdaleRiver gauge, Rapid Creek | 5.72 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 2 hours ago |
| Redwater River above Belle FourcheRiver gauge, Redwater River | 3.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 min ago |
| Reno Gulch near Hill CityRiver gauge, Reno Gulch | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 min ago |
| Rock Creek near Hidden TimberRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 3.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 47 min ago |
| Silver Creek at Sioux FallsRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 0.92 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Skunk Creek at Sioux FallsRiver gauge, Skunk Creek | 2.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 47 min ago |
| Skunk Creek near ChesterRiver gauge, Skunk Creek | 0.76 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Skunk Creek near HartfordRiver gauge, Skunk Creek | 3.59 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| South Branch Tributary Mud Creek near RauvilleRiver gauge, South Branch Tributary Mud Creek | 0.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 1 hour ago |
| South Canyon near Rapid CityRiver gauge, South Canyon | 3.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 min ago |
| South Fork Bad River near CottonwoodRiver gauge, South Fork Bad River | 3.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 32 hours ago |
| Spearfish Creek at SpearfishRiver gauge, Spearfish Creek | 4.80 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Split Rock Creek at CorsonRiver gauge, Split Rock Creek | 1.85 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 2 hours ago |
| Spring Creek at Oreville, near Hill CityRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 4.04 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 min ago |
| Spring Creek near KeystoneRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Victoria Creek | 3.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 min ago |
| West Fork Vermillion River near ParkerRiver gauge, West Fork Vermillion River | 1.35 ft | Normal | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Whetstone River near Big Stone CityRiver gauge, Whetstone River | 1.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 1 hour ago |
| White River near InteriorRiver gauge, White River | 3.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 1 hour ago |
| White River near KadokaRiver gauge, White River | 4.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 32 min ago |
| White River near Ne-Sd State LineRiver gauge, White River | 4.03 ft | Below flood stage | +0.15 ft | 32 min ago |
| White River near OacomaRiver gauge, White River | 7.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 1 hour ago |
| White River near OglalaRiver gauge, White River | 6.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 1 hour ago |
| White River near White RiverRiver gauge, White River | 3.10 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Whitewood Creek above WhitewoodRiver gauge, Whitewood Creek | 0.27 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 27 min ago |
| Whitewood Creek at DeadwoodRiver gauge, Whitewood Creek | 3.41 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1 hour ago |
| Whitewood Creek near WhitewoodRiver gauge, Whitewood Creek | 5.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Wild Irishman Gulch near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Wild Irishman Gulch | 3.55 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 min ago |
| Willow Creek near CrooksRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Willow Creek near WatertownRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 5.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Moccasin Creek near AberdeenRiver gauge, Moccasin Creek | 13.26 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 47 min ago |
| Porcupine Creek near Sharps CornerRiver gauge, Porcupine Creek | 3.32 ft | No reference yet | −0.06 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Stagebarn Canyon Creek above Elk Creek near SummersetRiver gauge, Stagebarn Canyon Creek | 1.69 ft | No reference yet | +0.10 ft | 22 min ago |
| White Clay Creek near OglalaRiver gauge, White Clay Creek | 6.10 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 1 hour ago |
| Wounded Knee Creek at Wounded KneeRiver gauge, Wounded Knee Creek | 0.71 ft | No reference yet | +0.10 ft | 1 hour ago |
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