River stage
La Framboise Island, Missouri River
- River level
- 21.06 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.38 ft
- Recent high
- 24.46 ft
- Recent low
- 20.57 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LFIS2
- 30-day change
- -2.32 ft
- Average
- 22.63 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.45 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at La Framboise Island, SD read 21.06 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.94 ft below action stage. That is 2.32 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LFIS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.45 ft | 2011-06-22 |
| 2 | 26.56 ft | 2019-10-25 |
| 3 | 25.99 ft | 1999-10-17 |
| 4 | 25.71 ft | 2018-08-30 |
| 5 | 25.24 ft | 1995-09-08 |
| 6 | 25.23 ft | 1995-10-04 |
| 7 | 24.59 ft | 2019-05-28 |
| 8 | 24.00 ft | 2008-01-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 27.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramp near the mouth of the Bad River.
- 29.00 ft
The park west of Island View Drive is flooded.
- 30.00 ft
Fischers Lilly Park in Fort Pierre is flooded.
- 31.00 ft
Island View Drive in Pierre is flooded, and the camping spots and ball fields at the City Park are flooded.
- 33.00 ft
The pool in Fort Pierre floods
- 34.50 ft
Water reaches to Main St in Fort Pierre and at least one block in on the Pierre side.
- 35.50 ft
Significant portions of downtown Fort Pierre are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at La Framboise Island?
No. The Missouri River at La Framboise Island is at 21.06 ft, 6.94 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at La Framboise Island?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 28 ft, minor flooding 29 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 31 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at La Framboise Island?
The highest crest on record is 33.45 ft, on 2011-06-22.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at La Framboise Island?
At 21.06 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LFIS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06441590). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.