Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs
Critical Stages
17' - Action
19' - Flood
22' - Moderate
24' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:00 AM MST 12/18/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.17 ft
Flow: 0.0739 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM 12/18 | 4.17 | 0.0739 |
| 1:45 AM 12/18 | 4.18 | 0.0755 |
| 1:30 AM 12/18 | 4.18 | 0.0755 |
| 1:15 AM 12/18 | 4.18 | 0.0755 |
| 1:00 AM 12/18 | 4.18 | 0.0755 |
| 12:45 AM 12/18 | 4.17 | 0.0739 |
| 12:30 AM 12/18 | 4.17 | 0.0739 |
| 12:15 AM 12/18 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 12:00 AM 12/18 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 11:45 PM 12/17 | 4.15 | 0.0706 |
| 11:30 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 11:15 PM 12/17 | 4.15 | 0.0706 |
| 11:00 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 10:45 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 10:30 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 10:15 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 10:00 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 9:45 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 9:30 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 9:15 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 9:00 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 8:45 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 8:30 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 8:15 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 8:00 PM 12/17 | 4.15 | 0.0706 |
| 7:45 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 7:30 PM 12/17 | 4.16 | 0.0722 |
| 7:15 PM 12/17 | 4.15 | 0.0706 |
| 7:00 PM 12/17 | 4.15 | 0.0706 |
| 6:45 PM 12/17 | 4.14 | 0.069 |
24' -
Major flood stage. Major flooding of agricultural land. Extensive flooding along the river with inundation of structures and roads.
22' -
Moderate flood stage. Additional flooding of agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads near the river are possible.
19' -
Minor Flood Stage. Flooding of agricultural land along the river.
17' -
Action Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the Belle Fourche River begins.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 5, 1927 | 25.8 |
| May 25, 1933 | 24 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 23.73 |
| May 10, 1995 | 23.72 |
| May 21, 1982 | 22.22 |
| May 27, 1996 | 21.28 |
| May 25, 2011 | 20.09 |
| May 22, 2019 | 20.02 |
| Jun 8, 1964 | 19.9 |
| Jun 16, 1976 | 19.44 |
| May 28, 1962 | 19.31 |
| Mar 10, 2014 | 19.2 |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 19.13 |
| Jun 10, 1941 | 18.3 |
| Feb 17, 1997 | 17.96 |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 17.83 |
| Mar 28, 1944 | 17.75 |
| May 10, 1986 | 17.58 |
| May 25, 1965 | 17.15 |
| Jun 19, 1998 | 17.01 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
