Moreau River (SD) near Faith
Observed Fri, Oct 2, 4:45 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 16.00 ft
- Record crest
- 21.90 ft1944
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 21.00 ftMajor Flood Stage. Flooding of basements and extensive flooding of agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads near the river are possible.
- 18.00 ftModerate Flood Stage. Flooding of agricultural land. Some inundation of structures and roads near the river are possible.
- 16.00 ftMinor Flood Stage. South bank along the Moreau River overflows with lowland flooding.
- 14.00 ftAction Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the Moreau River begins.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
87 crests on NOAA’s list since 1944.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 9, 1944 | 21.90 ft |
| 2 | April 15, 2009 | 21.72 ft |
| 3 | June 7, 2008 | 21.50 ft |
| 4 | June 18, 1944 | 20.60 ft |
| 5 | March 25, 2019 | 19.98 ft |
| 6 | March 17, 2011 | 19.92 ft |
| 7 | April 17, 1950 | 19.00 ft |
| 8 | March 12, 1997 | 18.59 ft |
| 9 | March 30, 1952 | 18.20 ft |
| 10 | April 2, 1952 | 18.20 ft |
| 11 | May 22, 1982 | 18.04 ft |
| 12 | March 23, 1978 | 17.69 ft |
| 13 | March 10, 2014 | 17.41 ft |
| 14 | June 19, 2014 | 17.31 ft |
| 15 | March 8, 2001 | 15.94 ft |
| 16 | May 9, 1975 | 15.85 ft |
| 17 | May 28, 1996 | 15.68 ft |
| 18 | June 17, 1976 | 15.63 ft |
| 19 | June 15, 1953 | 15.60 ft |
| 20 | May 11, 1986 | 15.49 ft |
| 21 | May 11, 1995 | 15.18 ft |
| 22 | February 29, 1972 | 14.50 ft |
| 23 | March 5, 1994 | 14.37 ft |
| 24 | June 14, 1967 | 14.12 ft |
| 25 | March 15, 1971 | 13.70 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 14, 2024: 2.63 ft
- February 3, 2024: 3.15 ft
- May 13, 2023: 10.24 ft
- April 27, 2022: 5.44 ft
- May 25, 2021: 2.93 ft
- March 5, 2020: 9.60 ft
- March 25, 2019: 19.98 ft
- June 23, 2018: 9.34 ft
- April 22, 2017: 5.00 ft
- February 22, 2017: 5.75 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast. Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.