Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
The Highway 281 bridge at the gauge and the bridge 2 miles west of Ashton are both overtopped
19 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the Highway 281 bridge at the gauge
18 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 2 miles west of Ashton
15.5 ft
The bridges 1 mile east and 1 mile northwest of the gauge are both overtopped
13 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 1 mile east of the gauge and the bridge 1 mile northwest of the gauge
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 31, 1997 | 20.74 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 19.79 ft | 10,400 cfs |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 17.45 ft | 5,650 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Snake Creek near Ashton?
The Snake Creek near Ashton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06473700) 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 Snake Creek near Ashton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Snake Creek near Ashton is 11.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Snake Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Snake Creek near Ashton 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 Snake Creek near Ashton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Spink County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.9598°N, 98.5136°W. USGS site number: 06473700. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.