RIVER GAUGE · OAK CREEK
Oak Creek near Wakpala
Corson County, South Dakota
Water level3.49 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
The bridge at Mahto is overtopped
- 22.5 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Mahto
- 20.5 ft
The bridge just northwest of the gage is overtopped
- 18 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge just northwest of the gage
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1997 | 19.83 ft | 7,500 cfs |
| Mar 22, 2009 | 19.52 ft | 7,990 cfs |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 18.62 ft | 3,500 cfs |
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