RIVER GAUGE · BOXELDER CREEK
Boxelder Creek at New Underwood
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level2841.49 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action2849 ft
Minor flood2851 ft
Moderate flood2853 ft
Major flood2858 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 2858 ft
Major flood stage. Portions of 161st Ave may be covered with water as well as other roads that cross Box Elder Creek near New Underwood.
- 2853 ft
Moderate flood stage. The water may reach the bottom on the 161st Ave bridge. Water may approach or overflow rural roads upstream and downstream of New Underwood along Box Elder Creek.
- 2851 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor flooding along Box Elder Creek around New Underwood.
- 2849 ft
Low lying areas along Box Elder Creek may flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2022 | 2844.51 ft | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 2843.83 ft | — |
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