Major Flood
8 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding with inundation of structures and roads.
7 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads are possible.
6.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Banks begin to overflow. Minor flooding may begin to occur downstream.
6 ft
Creek begins to spread out across most of the right bank causing flooding of low-lying areas downstream from the gage.
5.5 ft
Action Stage. The lowest areas along the river begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1998 | 8.23 ft | 430 cfs |
| May 27, 2019 | 7.26 ft | 248 cfs |
| May 27, 2015 | 7.22 ft | 241 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TDFS2
River
Spring Creek
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
43.8661°N, 103.6233°W
Get Flood Alerts for Spring Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spring Creek near Hill City?
The Spring Creek near Hill City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06406700) 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 Spring Creek near Hill City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spring Creek near Hill City is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spring Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Spring Creek near Hill City 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 Spring Creek near Hill City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.8661°N, 103.6233°W. USGS site number: 06406700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Spring Creek (SD) near Rockerville
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- USGS operates this gage on a seasonal basis. No data are available during winter months.