Whitewood Creek at Deadwood
South Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lawrence County, South Dakota on the Whitewood Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06436170, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
19 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Major flood stage. Widepsread flooding along Whitewood Creek in Deadwood. Flooding of homes and businesses along the creek are possible. Water would be over most of the bridges crossing Whitewood Creek in Deadwood.
14 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding along Whitewood Creek from the Days of '76 Campground to areas along Whitewood Creek Road. Structures close to Whitewood Creek could be flooded. Water would be near the bottom of the bridges crossing Whitewood Creek in Deadwood. Some homes along the river may begin to experience flooding of property and yard.
9 ft
Minor flood stage. Minor flooding along Whitewood Creek around Deadwood and along Whitewood Creek Road. The lower walking path could be covered with swiftly flowing water in spots.
7 ft
Low lying areas along Whitewood Creek in Deadwood may flood. The lower walking path is covered with swiftly flowing water.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DEDS2
River
Whitewood Creek
County
Lawrence, SD
Coordinates
44.3800°N, 103.7236°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Whitewood Creek at Deadwood?
The Whitewood Creek at Deadwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06436170) 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 at Deadwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Whitewood Creek at Deadwood is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Whitewood Creek rises?
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Where is the Whitewood Creek at Deadwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3800°N, 103.7236°W. USGS site number: 06436170. 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 US Geological Service