Major Flood
4464 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: DWDS2). 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
4459 ft
Minor Flood
4457 ft
Action Stage
4455 ft
What Floods at Each Level
4464 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.
4459 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.
4457 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.
4455 ft
Low lying areas along Whitewood Creek in Deadwood may flood. The lower walking path is flooding in spots 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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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2024 | 4452.38 ft | — |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 4449.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
DWDS2
River
Whitewood Creek
County
Lawrence, SD
Coordinates
44.3861°N, 103.7176°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 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 4457 feet. Action stage begins at 4455 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4459 feet, and major flooding at 4464 feet.
How do I get alerts when Whitewood Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Whitewood Creek at Deadwood 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 at Deadwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lawrence County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3861°N, 103.7176°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources