Major Flood
1636 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SMCS2). 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
1635 ft
Minor Flood
1634 ft
Action Stage
1632.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1641 ft
Water overtops the bridge at Hwy 30.
1640.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Medary Ave on the north side of Brookings. Numerous structures are flooded or threatened.
1639 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge of Western Ave in Brookings and may begin to flood the intersection of Western Ave and 8th St. The bridge on 213th St is overtopped.
1637 ft
Water reaches the bathrooms at Sexauer Campground.
1636 ft
At least a couple of structures near 213th St may be threatened by floodwaters. Water reaches the bottom of the pedestrian bridge in Sexauer Park in Brookings.
1635 ft
The east parking lot at Sexauer Park begins to flood. Township roads northeast of Brookings begin to flood.
1634 ft
Water approaches the intersection of 1st Ave and Harvey Dunn St in Brookings and may begin to flood. Agricultural flooding begins northeast of Brookings including leaving the right bank of the creek at the Highway 30 crossing.
1632 ft
Water begins to enter the lower portions of Sexauer Campground in Brookings.
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 11, 2019 | 1635.65 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 1635.57 ft | — |
| Apr 22, 2018 | 1635.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SMCS2
River
Sixmile Creek
County
Brookings, SD
Coordinates
44.3551°N, 96.7421°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sixmile Creek above Brookings?
The Sixmile 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 Sixmile Creek above Brookings?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sixmile Creek above Brookings is 1634 feet. Action stage begins at 1632.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1635 feet, and major flooding at 1636 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sixmile Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sixmile 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 Sixmile Creek above Brookings gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brookings County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3551°N, 96.7421°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.