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Turtle Creek near Tulare
South Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Spink County, South Dakota on the Turtle Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TCTS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

1319 ft

Moderate Flood

1317 ft

Minor Flood

1314 ft

Action Stage

1310 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

1326 ft

183rd Street floods.

1324 ft

Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 183rd Street.

1320 ft

377th Avenue begins flooding.

1318 ft

Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 377th Avenue.

1317 ft

Major agricultural flooding begins.

1314 ft

379th Avenue begins to flood, and there is minor agricultural flooding.

1312 ft

The culverts on 379th Avenue are overtopped.

1310 ft

The low water crossing on 181st Street begins to flood.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

TCTS2

River

Turtle Creek

County

Spink, SD

Coordinates

44.7345°N, 98.5856°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Turtle Creek near Tulare?

The Turtle Creek near Tulare 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 Turtle Creek near Tulare?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Turtle Creek near Tulare is 1314 feet. Action stage begins at 1310 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1317 feet, and major flooding at 1319 feet.

How do I get alerts when Turtle Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Turtle Creek near Tulare to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Turtle Creek near Tulare gauge located?

The gauge is located in Spink County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.7345°N, 98.5856°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: SD DANR