Horse Creek near Vale
Butte County, South Dakota
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 2753 ft
Portions of Youngberg Road will flood. Water is near the low steel of the Youngberg Road bridge. Homes along Horse Creek may be flooded.
- 2746 ft
Major flood stage. Significant flooding of pasture land along Horse Creek. Bank erosion will likely occur due to the signifcant flows.
- 2745 ft
The southern bank along Horse Creek near Youngberg Road will be covered with water.
- 2743 ft
Moderate flood stage. Equipment and out buildings adjacent to the river may be impacted if the river continues to rise. Widespread flooding of agricultural land occurs.
- 2740 ft
Flood stage. Water will overflow the left bank upstream from Youngberg Road and the right bank downstream of Youngberg Road. Minor flooding of agricultural land will occur.
- 2738 ft
Action stage. Water will begin to overflow the lowest banks along Horse Creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1982 | 2751.662 ft | 17,700 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 2750.28 ft | 15,100 cfs |
| May 20, 2011 | 2747.9 ft | 11,100 cfs |
| May 9, 1995 | 2745.78 ft | 8,110 cfs |
| May 9, 1986 | 2745.42 ft | 7,410 cfs |
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