Major Flood
7.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.5 ft
Major flood stage. Major flooding along Antelope Creek upstream of Antelope Lake. Homes along 4th, 5th, and Allen streets as well as Thunder Hawk Road may be impacted. 285th Street may be over topped.
7 ft
Moderate flood stage. Outbuildings along Antelope Creek, upstream from Antelope Lake may be flooded. Homes with basements near the creek may take on water. Kimmel Park is completely underwater. Water is backed up behind 285th Street and may begin to approach the road.
6 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding along Antelope Creek. Most of the lower portion of Kimmel Park in Mission is flooded including the playground, picnic shelter, and basketball court.
5.5 ft
Action stage. Flooding in Kimmel Park in Mission.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2019 | 7.44 ft | 540 cfs |
| Feb 17, 1997 | 7.4 ft | 77 cfs |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 6.96 ft | 88 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Antelope Creek near Mission?
The Antelope Creek near Mission gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06463900) 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 Antelope Creek near Mission?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Antelope Creek near Mission is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Antelope Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Antelope Creek near Mission to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Antelope Creek near Mission gauge located?
The gauge is located in Todd County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.2738°N, 100.6846°W. USGS site number: 06463900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Keyapaha River near Keyapaha
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and Information System
- Stage may be affected by ice.