RIVER GAUGE · WHITEWOOD CREEK
Whitewood Creek above Whitewood
Lawrence County, South Dakota
Water level0.23 ft
Flow5 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood11.5 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Water will overflow bridge on Crook Mountain Road.
- 17.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Crook Mountain Road.
- 12 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along Whitewood Creek with several roads and structures flooded.
- 11.5 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding may cause inundation of structures and roads near Whitewood Creek.
- 10 ft
Flood Stage. Water overflows the banks and begins to cause minor flooding.
- 9 ft
Water reaches gage house floor.
- 8 ft
Action Stage. Lowland flooding along the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1995 | 9.06 ft | 3,800 cfs |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 6.76 ft | 2,070 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1998 | 6.18 ft | 1,500 cfs |
More on Whitewood Creek
UpstreamWhitewood Creek at Deadwood
DownstreamWhitewood Creek near Whitewood
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