Major Flood
1591 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MDYS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1589 ft
Minor Flood
1588 ft
Action Stage
1587 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1594 ft
The bridges on 217th Street and 473rd Avenue are overtopped.
1593 ft
217th Street west of the gauge floods, 473rd Avenue begins to flood, as does 219th Street.
1592 ft
The bridges on 219th as well as 220th are overtopped. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 217th Street.
1591 ft
474th and 475th Avenue begin to flood, and water reaches the bottom of the bridges on 219th Street and 473rd Avenue.
1589 ft
Moderate flooding of pasture and crop land begins, water is over the top of the culvert on 474th Avenue, 216th Street floods near 474th Avenue, and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 475th Avenue.
1588 ft
Minor flooding of pasture lands begins.
1586 ft
The low water crossing on 216th Street near 475th Avenue floods.
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 | 1591.86 ft | — |
| Jul 19, 2018 | 1590.5 ft | — |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 1589.71 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MDYS2
River
Medary Creek
County
Brookings, SD
Coordinates
44.2371°N, 96.7470°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Medary Creek near Medary?
The Medary Creek near Medary gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Medary Creek near Medary?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Medary Creek near Medary is 1588 feet. Action stage begins at 1587 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1589 feet, and major flooding at 1591 feet.
How do I get alerts when Medary Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Medary Creek near Medary 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 Medary Creek near Medary gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brookings County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.2371°N, 96.7470°W. 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 South Dakota DANR
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.