River stage
Chamberlain, Missouri River
- River level
- 50.02 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -2.92 ft
- Recent high
- 57.64 ft
- Recent low
- 50.27 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CBLS2
- 30-day change
- -5.67 ft
- Average
- 55.84 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 75.08 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Chamberlain, SD read 50.02 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.98 ft below action stage. That is 5.67 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CBLS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75.08 ft | 2011-07-08 |
| 2 | 72.21 ft | 1997-05-02 |
| 3 | 71.08 ft | 2019-06-02 |
| 4 | 68.38 ft | 2010-06-23 |
| 5 | 67.93 ft | 1995-06-02 |
| 6 | 65.40 ft | 2001-05-09 |
| 7 | 63.48 ft | 1999-05-14 |
| 8 | 62.43 ft | 2008-06-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 61.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramps at Boyer and Snake Creek West.
- 62.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramps at American Creek marina, Elm Creek #3, Crow Creek, and Dude Ranch.
- 63.00 ft
Camp grounds begin to flood.
- 65.00 ft
American Creek marina just upstream of the gauge will begin flooding, and water reaches the top of the boat ramp near Buryanek camp ground.
- 66.00 ft
Water reaches the top of the boat ramps at American Creek camp ground, West Bridge, and Snake Creek East.
- 68.00 ft
Some homes begin to be affected by flood waters.
- 70.00 ft
American Creek recreation area will flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Chamberlain?
No. The Missouri River at Chamberlain is at 50.02 ft, 12.98 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Chamberlain?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 63 ft, minor flooding 65 ft, moderate flooding 68 ft and major flooding 70 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Chamberlain?
The highest crest on record is 75.08 ft, on 2011-07-08.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Chamberlain?
At 50.02 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CBLS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06442996). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.