Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
The bridge on County Road 67 is overtopped.
25.5 ft
The bridge on County Road 5 is overtopped.
24.5 ft
The bridge on Highway 75 is overtopped.
24 ft
The bridge on Hwy 23 is overtopped. The water reaches the bottom of the bridge on County Road 5, and the bridge on County Road 67 east of Pipestone is overtopped.
23.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on County Road 5 and the bridge on Highway 23 at the gage. Water also goes over County Road 69 east of Pipestone.
22.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on County Road 67 east of Pipestone, and the bridge 1 miles west of Indian Lake is overtopped.
21.5 ft
The railroad bridge east of Hwy 75 is overtopped and water is above the top of the culverts on County Road 69 east of Pipestone.
21 ft
Water approaches the road near the junction of Hwy 23 and 75.
20.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile west of Indian Lake, and the bridge on Highway 75 north of Indian Lake is overtopped.
19.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the railroad bridge east of Highway 75.
18.5 ft
Water is above the top of the culverts north of Indian Lake and may begin to approach some structures between Hwy 23 and 75.
16 ft
The lower left banks overflow.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2019 | 21.51 ft | 1,647 cfs |
| May 7, 1993 | 20.28 ft | 2,650 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 20.22 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PIPM5
River
Pipestone Creek
County
Pipestone, MN
Coordinates
44.0032°N, 96.3068°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pipestone Creek at Pipestone?
The Pipestone Creek at Pipestone gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06482500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Pipestone Creek at Pipestone?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pipestone Creek at Pipestone is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pipestone Creek rises?
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Where is the Pipestone Creek at Pipestone gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pipestone County, Minnesota at coordinates 44.0032°N, 96.3068°W. USGS site number: 06482500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of Minnesota DNR
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.