River stage
Farm Island, Missouri River
- River level
- 20.76 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.25 ft
- Recent high
- 23.08 ft
- Recent low
- 20.46 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FRMS2
- 30-day change
- -1.79 ft
- Average
- 21.79 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.52 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at Farm Island, SD read 20.76 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.24 ft below action stage. That is 1.79 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FRMS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.52 ft | 2011-06-21 |
| 2 | 24.69 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 3 | 24.53 ft | 2019-10-20 |
| 4 | 24.40 ft | 2019-09-29 |
| 5 | 23.87 ft | 2018-08-30 |
| 6 | 23.76 ft | 1997-10-22 |
| 7 | 23.47 ft | 2014-01-06 |
| 8 | 23.10 ft | 1995-08-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
Camping areas at Farm Island State Park begin to flood.
- 27.00 ft
Cabins at Farm Island State Park begin to flood.
- 29.00 ft
The road leading into Farm Island is flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at Farm Island?
No. The Missouri River at Farm Island is at 20.76 ft, 3.24 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Farm Island?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 24 ft, minor flooding 26 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 29 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at Farm Island?
The highest crest on record is 29.52 ft, on 2011-06-21.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at Farm Island?
At 20.76 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FRMS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06441595). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.