Major Flood
1176 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
1171 ft
Minor Flood
1165 ft
Action Stage
1162 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1178 ft
The bridge at the gauging location is overtopped.
1176 ft
312th Street begins to flood east of the gauge.
1171 ft
Major agricultural flooding begins.
1165 ft
Moderate amounts of agricultural lands begin to flood.
1162 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CCAS2
River
Choteau Creek
County
Bon Homme, SD
Coordinates
42.8609°N, 98.1403°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Choteau Creek near Avon?
The Choteau Creek near Avon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06453255) 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 Choteau Creek near Avon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Choteau Creek near Avon is 1165 feet. Action stage begins at 1162 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1171 feet, and major flooding at 1176 feet.
How do I get alerts when Choteau Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Choteau Creek near Avon 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 Choteau Creek near Avon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bon Homme County, South Dakota at coordinates 42.8609°N, 98.1403°W. USGS site number: 06453255. 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 South Dakota DANR
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.