Major Flood
6 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
4 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread flooding along Deadman Gulch.
4 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding along Deadman Gulch. Swiftly flowing water may begin to threaten structures.
2 ft
Flood stage. Water is about a foot deep on Elk Road and about a foot deep of Racoon Road at Deadman Gulch. Minor flooding along Deadman Gulch.
1 ft
Action stage. Water begins to flow over the low water crossings on Elk Road and on Racoon Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Deadman Gulch at Sturgis?
The Deadman Gulch at Sturgis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06437360) 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 Deadman Gulch at Sturgis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Deadman Gulch at Sturgis is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Deadman Gulch rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Deadman Gulch at Sturgis 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 Deadman Gulch at Sturgis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Meade County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3925°N, 103.5192°W. USGS site number: 06437360. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- NWS gage operated on a seasonal basis. No data available during winter months.