Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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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
22 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Signficant amounts of crop and pasture land will be flooded
22 ft
Pasture land begins to flood
21 ft
The low water crossing on 167th Street is flooded
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2010 | 22.4 ft | — |
| Apr 12, 2023 | 21.97 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 21.82 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KAMS2
River
Big Sioux River
County
Codington, SD
Coordinates
44.9489°N, 97.1606°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Sioux River at Lake Kampeska?
The Big Sioux River at Lake Kampeska gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06479452) 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 Big Sioux River at Lake Kampeska?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Sioux River at Lake Kampeska is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Sioux River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Sioux River at Lake Kampeska 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 Big Sioux River at Lake Kampeska gauge located?
The gauge is located in Codington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.9489°N, 97.1606°W. USGS site number: 06479452. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge readings can be affected by backwater from downstream lake.