Major Flood
2858 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: UNDS2). 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
2853 ft
Minor Flood
2851 ft
Action Stage
2849 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2022 | 2844.51 ft | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 2843.83 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
UNDS2
River
Boxelder Creek
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
44.0884°N, 102.8342°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Boxelder Creek at New Underwood?
The Boxelder Creek at New Underwood 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 Boxelder Creek at New Underwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Boxelder Creek at New Underwood is 2851 feet. Action stage begins at 2849 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2853 feet, and major flooding at 2858 feet.
How do I get alerts when Boxelder Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Boxelder Creek at New Underwood 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 Boxelder Creek at New Underwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0884°N, 102.8342°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources