Major Flood
16 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.5 ft
The bridge at the gaging location on Skunk Creek Ave is overtopped as is the bridge on 258th Ave north of the gauge.
18.5 ft
The lowest portions of 258th St west of the creek begin to flood
18 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gauge on Skunk Creek Ave.
17 ft
Skunk Creek Ave north of the gauge location begins to flood
16 ft
The highest right banks are overtopped with major flooding of pasture and crop land.
13.5 ft
The bridge on 256th St is overtopped.
12 ft
254th St begins to flood.
11 ft
The higher left banks are overtopped, flooding significant amounts of pasture land.
10 ft
The lower banks on both sides of Skunk Creek are overtopped, flooding low lying pasture land. The lowest portions of 256th begin to flood.
8.5 ft
Water begins to overtop the lowest left banks near 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 15.08 ft | 5,680 cfs |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 14.16 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 12.65 ft | 916 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Skunk Creek near Hartford?
The Skunk Creek near Hartford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06481493) 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 Hartford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Skunk Creek near Hartford is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Skunk Creek rises?
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Where is the Skunk Creek near Hartford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.6361°N, 96.9004°W. USGS site number: 06481493. 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.