Major Flood
1251 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BCCS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1249 ft
Minor Flood
1247 ft
Action Stage
1246 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1258.5 ft
The bridge on Hwy 18 is overtopped and structures are flooded.
1256 ft
Highway 18 on the west side of Canton begins to flood, as does 480th Avenue northwest of Canton.
1254 ft
The bridge on Bridge Street is overtopped, and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 480th Avenue northwest of Canton.
1251 ft
Bridge Street floods, and major agricultural flooding begins.
1249 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Bridge Street.
1247 ft
Minor flooding of pasture and other agricultural lands begins.
1246 ft
The lowest banks are overtopped.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2024 | 1257.46 ft | — |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 1248.08 ft | — |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1247.73 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BCCS2
River
Beaver Creek (SD)
County
Lincoln, SD
Coordinates
43.3009°N, 96.6055°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaver Creek (SD) at Canton?
The Beaver Creek (SD) at Canton gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Beaver Creek (SD) at Canton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaver Creek (SD) at Canton is 1247 feet. Action stage begins at 1246 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1249 feet, and major flooding at 1251 feet.
How do I get alerts when Beaver Creek (SD) rises?
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Where is the Beaver Creek (SD) at Canton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.3009°N, 96.6055°W. 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 South Dakota DANR
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.