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USGS Streamgage 06440000

Missouri River at Pierre, SD

Missouri River at Pierre, SD is USGS streamgage 06440000 in South Dakota, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10140101. It sits on the Missouri River, alongside 51 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 243,500 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1930.

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Gauge details

State
South Dakota
Drainage area
243,500 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,432 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
10140101
Coordinates
44.37306, -100.3675
USGS site number
06440000
Records begin
1930-04-07 (96 years)

Common questions

How long has Missouri River at Pierre, SD been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 06440000 begin in 1930, about 96 years, covering roughly 78 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Missouri River at Pierre, SD?
The gauge sits at 44.37306, -100.3675, in South Dakota, in hydrologic subbasin 10140101, at an elevation of about 1,432 feet, draining roughly 243,500 square miles.
Can I use Missouri River at Pierre, SD data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

Upstream and downstream on the Missouri River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Missouri River in full.

Other gauges in this subbasin