RIVER GAUGE · FLANDREAU CREEK
Flandreau Creek above Flandreau
Moody County, South Dakota
Water level4.04 ft
Flow51 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19.5 ft
The lower portions of 485th north of the bridge are flooded.
- 16 ft
The bridge on 483rd is overtopped.
- 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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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