Major Flood
1541 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MKCS2). 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
1538 ft
Minor Flood
1532 ft
Action Stage
1531 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1548 ft
The railroad tracks north of the gauge are flooded as are several residential structures.
1541 ft
The bridge at the gauge location on 206th St is overtopped.
1538 ft
At least a couple of outbuildings will be flooded.
1536 ft
Most of the floodplain is underwater and a few private roads may flood.
1532 ft
Flooding of nearby agricultural and pasture land begins
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
MKCS2
River
Medicine Knoll Creek
County
Hughes, SD
Coordinates
44.3968°N, 100.0274°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Medicine Knoll Creek near Canning?
The Medicine Knoll Creek near Canning 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 Medicine Knoll Creek near Canning?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Medicine Knoll Creek near Canning is 1532 feet. Action stage begins at 1531 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1538 feet, and major flooding at 1541 feet.
How do I get alerts when Medicine Knoll Creek rises?
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Where is the Medicine Knoll Creek near Canning gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hughes County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3968°N, 100.0274°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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.