River stage
Buffalo Gap, Beaver Creek
- River level
- 4.18 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Recent high
- 5.63 ft
- Recent low
- 3.85 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BEAS2
- 30-day change
- +0.28 ft
- Average
- 4.47 ft
- Readings
- 112
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.46 ft
In brief
The Beaver Creek at Buffalo Gap, SD read 4.18 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.82 ft below action stage. That is 0.28 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BEAS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.46 ft | 1938-09-04 |
| 2 | 8.38 ft | 1966-07-14 |
| 3 | 8.36 ft | 1963-06-07 |
| 4 | 8.21 ft | 2010-05-24 |
| 5 | 8.02 ft | 2019-03-12 |
| 6 | 7.83 ft | 2015-05-25 |
| 7 | 7.80 ft | 1976-07-31 |
| 8 | 7.74 ft | 2008-07-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
Action Stage. Lowland flooding begins along the creek.
- 7.50 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Water begins to flow over Beaver Creek Rd (Fall River Co Rd 416D).
- 8.50 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Beaver Creek Rd at Beaver Creek becomes impassable.
- 10.00 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding of agricultural land and several roads are inundated.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Beaver Creek flooding at Buffalo Gap?
No. The Beaver Creek at Buffalo Gap is at 4.18 ft, 1.82 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Buffalo Gap?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 7.5 ft, moderate flooding 8.5 ft and major flooding 10 ft.
What is the highest the Beaver Creek has been at Buffalo Gap?
The highest crest on record is 16.46 ft, on 1938-09-04.
Is the Beaver Creek high or low right now at Buffalo Gap?
At 4.18 ft it is higher than 19% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BEAS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06402500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.