Major Flood
15 ft
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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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
The bridges on 486th and 487th are overtopped.
13 ft
487th Avenue north of the gauge begins to flood.
11 ft
The yard and storage sheds near the gauge begin flooding, along with major flooding of agricultural lands.
10 ft
Flandreau Country Club golf course is flooded.
9 ft
Significant amounts of pasture land begin to flood.
5 ft
Minor flooding of a small amount of very low lying pasture land begins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2019 | 14 ft | 6,960 cfs |
| Sep 23, 2010 | 12.94 ft | 1,555 cfs |
| May 5, 2012 | 12.89 ft | 3,890 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flandreau Creek above Flandreau?
The Flandreau Creek above Flandreau gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06480650) 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 Flandreau Creek above Flandreau?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flandreau Creek above Flandreau is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Flandreau Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Flandreau Creek above Flandreau 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 Flandreau Creek above Flandreau gauge located?
The gauge is located in Moody County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0627°N, 96.4856°W. USGS site number: 06480650. 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
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.