Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
The bridge on 398th Avenue at the gage is overtopped.
18 ft
403rd Ave north of the bridge will begin to flood.
17 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 398th Avenue at the gage and the low spot in the road south of the bridge will be flooded.
14.5 ft
The bridge on 405th Ave will be overtopped.
13.5 ft
The bridge on 404th Avenue is overtopped.
13 ft
The left bank overflows.
12 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 404th Avenue.
8 ft
The right bank overflows.
7.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge 2 1/2 miles west of Storla.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 1969 | 17.12 ft | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 16.94 ft | 7,070 cfs |
| Jul 30, 2010 | 16.04 ft | 7,420 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MTVS2
River
Firesteel Creek
County
Davison, SD
Coordinates
43.7764°N, 98.2453°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Firesteel Creek near Mt. Vernon?
The Firesteel Creek near Mt. Vernon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06477500) 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 Firesteel Creek near Mt. Vernon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Firesteel Creek near Mt. Vernon is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Firesteel Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Firesteel Creek near Mt. Vernon 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 Firesteel Creek near Mt. Vernon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Davison County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.7764°N, 98.2453°W. USGS site number: 06477500. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.