Major Flood
1386 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LQGS2). 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
1383 ft
Minor Flood
1379 ft
Action Stage
1377 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1386 ft
488th Avenue begins to flood.
1385 ft
The driveway to the house north of the gauge is flooded.
1384 ft
110th Street begins to flood.
1383 ft
Water overtops the culvert on 488th Avenue.
1382 ft
The lower banks are overtopped and the yard north of the gauge begins to flood.
1381 ft
The culvert on 110th Street is overtopped.
1380 ft
The camping areas at the campground near Coteau Street begin to flood.
1379 ft
Minor flooding begins near the campground off of Coteau Street, the walking bridge at the campground is overtopped, and First Avenue near Herrick 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
LQGS2
River
West Branch Lac Qui Parle River
County
Deuel, SD
Coordinates
44.8030°N, 96.4516°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Branch Lac Qui Parle River at Gary?
The West Branch Lac Qui Parle River at Gary 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 West Branch Lac Qui Parle River at Gary?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Branch Lac Qui Parle River at Gary is 1379 feet. Action stage begins at 1377 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1383 feet, and major flooding at 1386 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Branch Lac Qui Parle River rises?
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Where is the West Branch Lac Qui Parle River at Gary gauge located?
The gauge is located in Deuel County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.8030°N, 96.4516°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.