Major Flood
12 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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WTWS2
River
Whitewood Creek
County
Lawrence, SD
Coordinates
44.4422°N, 103.6289°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Whitewood Creek above Whitewood?
The Whitewood Creek above Whitewood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06436180) 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 Whitewood Creek above Whitewood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Whitewood Creek above Whitewood is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Whitewood Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Whitewood Creek above Whitewood 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 Whitewood Creek above Whitewood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.4422°N, 103.6289°W. USGS site number: 06436180. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.