Major Flood
1611 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: NDCS2). 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
1609 ft
Minor Flood
1607 ft
Action Stage
1605 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1614.5 ft
the levees near 209th Street are overtopped.
1613.5 ft
the levees near 208th Street are overtopped.
1611.5 ft
the higher right-bank levees near 210th Street are overtopped, and 207th Street begins to flood.
1610 ft
209th Street begins to flood.
1609.5 ft
208th Street begins to flood, and the lower left-bank levees near 210th Street are overtopped. Water also reaches the bottom of the bridge on 207th Street.
1608.5 ft
water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 209th Street.
1607 ft
significant flooding of crop and pasture land begins.
1605 ft
the low water crossing on 210th Street floods, and water is over the top of the culverts on 208th and 213th Streets.
1604 ft
water is over the top of the culverts at the low water crossing on 210th Street.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2018 | 1607.49 ft | — |
| Apr 9, 2023 | 1606.49 ft | — |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 1605.98 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
NDCS2
River
North Deer Creek
County
Brookings, SD
Coordinates
44.3553°N, 96.8650°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Deer Creek above Brookings?
The North Deer Creek above Brookings 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 North Deer Creek above Brookings?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Deer Creek above Brookings is 1607 feet. Action stage begins at 1605 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1609 feet, and major flooding at 1611 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Deer Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Deer Creek above Brookings 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 North Deer Creek above Brookings gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brookings County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3553°N, 96.8650°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.