Major Flood
15 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
The spillway at Lake Redfield is running nearly full and is threatened by the high water
15 ft
The bridge into Bula Park goes under water
12 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Bula Park
10 ft
Moderate flooding begins as the higher north bank of Turtle Creek overflows and some homes in northwestern Redfield are threatened
7 ft
Moderate flooding of agricultural land outside of Redfield begins on the right side of Turtle Creek
6.5 ft
Very minor flooding on the right side of Turtle Creek begins in the rural areas north and northeast of Redfield
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 1997 | 18.32 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| Mar 21, 2011 | 16 ft | — |
| Apr 6, 1969 | 15.94 ft | 7,660 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turtle Creek at Redfield?
The Turtle Creek at Redfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06474500) 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 Turtle Creek at Redfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turtle Creek at Redfield is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turtle Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Turtle Creek at Redfield 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 Turtle Creek at Redfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Spink County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.8833°N, 98.5128°W. USGS site number: 06474500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.
- Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.