Major Flood
11 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Water overtops the bridge on 246th St. 248th St is flooded.
11 ft
Water overtops the bridge at the gage on 244th St. 245th St as well as 250th St are flooded.
9.5 ft
244th west of the bridge floods and reaches the bottom of the bridge on 246th St.
8 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gauge location and approaches the lowest portions of 244th east of the bridge.
7 ft
Flooding begins to affect significant amounts of pasture land.
4.5 ft
The lowest banks are overtopped with minor flooding of low lying areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2011 | 7.45 ft | 1,270 cfs |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 7.37 ft | 1,890 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 7.07 ft | 1,130 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Skunk Creek near Chester?
The Skunk Creek near Chester gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06481480) 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 Skunk Creek near Chester?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Skunk Creek near Chester is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Skunk Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Skunk Creek near Chester 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 Skunk Creek near Chester gauge located?
The gauge is located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.8483°N, 96.8364°W. USGS site number: 06481480. 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.