Minor Flood
5.5 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.
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.8 ft
Water will reach the floor of the gage house.
5.5 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor flooding along the creek.
5.25 ft
Safe channel capacity is 90 cfs.
5 ft
Action stage. Low land flooding along the banks may begin.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2011 | 5.37 ft | 101 cfs |
| Jul 8, 2019 | 5.34 ft | 81 cfs |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 5.19 ft | 88 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DFBS2
River
Castle Creek
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
44.0291°N, 103.7819°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Castle Creek below Deerfield Reservoir?
The Castle Creek below Deerfield Reservoir gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06410000) 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 below Deerfield Reservoir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Castle Creek below Deerfield Reservoir is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Castle Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Castle Creek below Deerfield Reservoir 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 below Deerfield Reservoir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0291°N, 103.7819°W. USGS site number: 06410000. 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.