Major Flood
1395 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: PALS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1392 ft
Minor Flood
1389 ft
Action Stage
1386 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1400 ft
484th Avenue near the gauging location begins to flood as the bridge is overtopped.
1398 ft
Portions of Highway 11 will begin to flood west and southwest of Garretson including the bridge west of town being overtopped.
1397 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gauging location on 484th Avenue.
1395 ft
Water begins to impact a couple of homes between Hwy 11 and Garretson. Some of the roads in Palisades State Park will begin to flood, and water reaches the bottom of the bridges on Highway 11 west of Garretson.
1392 ft
Significant agricultural flooding begins, and portions of 483rd Avenue near 257th Street will flood.
1389 ft
The lower parts of the road at Split Rock Park in Garretson flood, and minor agricultural flooding begins along the entire stretch of the creek.
1386 ft
Minor pasture flooding begins, as does flooding to some of the day-use areas in Palisades State Park. Water may begin to approach the bridge just north of the dam in Split Rock Park
1383 ft
The lowest banks begin to be overtopped but much of the water remains in the relatively steeper banks of this stretch of the creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2024 | 1387.52 ft | — |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 1384.63 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 1381.8 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
PALS2
River
Split Rock Creek
County
Minnehaha, SD
Coordinates
43.6756°N, 96.5312°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Split Rock Creek near Garretson?
The Split Rock Creek near Garretson 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 Split Rock Creek near Garretson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Split Rock Creek near Garretson is 1389 feet. Action stage begins at 1386 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1392 feet, and major flooding at 1395 feet.
How do I get alerts when Split Rock Creek rises?
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Where is the Split Rock Creek near Garretson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.6756°N, 96.5312°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.