RIVER GAUGE · WHITEWOOD CREEK
Whitewood Creek near Whitewood
Lawrence County, South Dakota
Water level5.35 ft
Flow6 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10.5 ft2,800 cfs
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood19 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Water will reach the bottom of the bridge. Flooding of nearby yards and homes may be possible.
- 19 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along Whitewood Creek with inundation of structures and roads.
- 17 ft
Moderate flooding of pasture land. Water at the gage house floor. Some inundation of structures and roads are possible.
- 13 ft
Minor flooding of pasture land.
- 10.5 ft
Action stage. The lowest areas along the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1995 | 11.01 ft | 3,930 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1998 | 9.62 ft | 2,380 cfs |
| Sep 23, 1986 | 9.52 ft | 2,490 cfs |
More on Whitewood Creek
UpstreamWhitewood Creek above Whitewood
DownstreamWhitewood Creek above Vale ↗
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