Major Flood
10 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Water overtops the bridge on 258th in Renner and several structures may flood.
9.5 ft
Water overtops 60th Street North at the gauging location.
9 ft
72nd St just west of the bridge begins to flood.
8.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the 60th Street North bridge.
7 ft
Water reaches the top of the bridge supports on the 60th Street North bridge and the higher banks of the right side begin to become overtopped.
6 ft
Significant agricultural flooding begins between Renner and Sioux Falls. Flooding could also affect the city of Renner if water is spilling from the Big Sioux basin upstream of Renner. Outbuilding north of 72nd St may be threatened.
5 ft
Water begins to spill over the lower right banks north of the gauge location
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 13, 2019 | 9.63 ft | — |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 6.59 ft | — |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 6.41 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AGCS2
River
Silver Creek
County
Minnehaha, SD
Coordinates
43.6022°N, 96.7314°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Silver Creek at Sioux Falls?
The Silver Creek at Sioux Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06482010) 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 Silver Creek at Sioux Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Silver Creek at Sioux Falls is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Silver Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Silver Creek at Sioux Falls 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 Silver Creek at Sioux Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.6022°N, 96.7314°W. USGS site number: 06482010. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.