Major Flood
1319 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TULS2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1317 ft
Minor Flood
1314 ft
Action Stage
1310 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1324 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 183rd Street.
1323 ft
The lowest portions of 183rd/County Rd 24 west of the bridge may begin to flood. Additional structures off of 183rd are in danger of flooding.
1320 ft
377th Avenue begins flooding. At least one home near the gauge on 183rd and a couple of outbuildings off of 177th are in danger of flooding.
1318 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 377th Avenue and 382nd south of 183rd begins to flood.
1317 ft
Major agricultural flooding begins.
1316 ft
177th/County Rd 26 may begin to flood near the bridge.
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
TULS2
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?
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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: Observations courtesy of South Dakota DANR
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.