Major Flood
2281 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: URCS2). 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
2279 ft
Minor Flood
2276 ft
Action Stage
2274 ft
What Floods at Each Level
2284 ft
Water could reach the Rabbit Creek bridge deck on Usta Road.
2281 ft
Major flood stage. Usta Road may begin to flood on the west side of Rabbit Creek.
2279 ft
Moderate flood stage. Widespread pasture land flooding. Water will approach the low steel of the Usta Road bridge over Rabbit Creek.
2276 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding of pasture land along Rabbit Creek.
2274 ft
Action stage. Low lying areas and pasture land along Rabbit Creek will be flooded.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
URCS2
River
Rabbit Creek
County
Perkins, SD
Coordinates
45.2179°N, 102.1799°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rabbit Creek at Usta Road?
The Rabbit Creek at Usta Road 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 Rabbit Creek at Usta Road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rabbit Creek at Usta Road is 2276 feet. Action stage begins at 2274 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2279 feet, and major flooding at 2281 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rabbit Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rabbit Creek at Usta Road 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 Rabbit Creek at Usta Road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Perkins County, South Dakota at coordinates 45.2179°N, 102.1799°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Moreau River (SD) near Faith
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources