Major Flood
9 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.2 ft
Water will reach the shoulder of Vanocker Canyon Road.
9 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread and severe flooding along Vanocker Creek.
7 ft
Moderate flood stage. Structures along Vanocker Creek may begin to flood.
6 ft
Minor flood stage. Low lying areas along Vanocker Creek will begin to flood.
5 ft
Action stage. High water levels along Vanocker Creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VNKS2
River
Vanocker Creek
County
Lawrence, SD
Coordinates
44.3778°N, 103.5072°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Vanocker Creek near Sturgis?
The Vanocker Creek near Sturgis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06437330) 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 Vanocker Creek near Sturgis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Vanocker Creek near Sturgis is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Vanocker Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Vanocker Creek near Sturgis 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 Vanocker Creek near Sturgis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3778°N, 103.5072°W. USGS site number: 06437330. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs
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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.