Major Flood
7.5 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Water covers the floor of the gage house.
7.5 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive inundation of structures and roads is possible along Castle Creek.
7 ft
Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads along Castle Creek are possible.
6 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor flooding along Castle Creek.
4.5 ft
Action stage. Low lying areas along Castle Creek begin to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2019 | 6.54 ft | — |
| Nov 22, 1984 | 6.48 ft | — |
| Jul 15, 1984 | 6.31 ft | 1,220 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CTCS2
River
Castle Creek
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
44.0136°N, 103.8305°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Castle Creek above Deerfield?
The Castle Creek above Deerfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06409000) 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 Castle Creek above Deerfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Castle Creek above Deerfield is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Castle Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Castle Creek above Deerfield 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 Castle Creek above Deerfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0136°N, 103.8305°W. USGS site number: 06409000. 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 reading may be affected by ice.