Willow Creek near Crooks
Minnehaha County, South Dakota
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
The bridge on 258th St is overtopped and water approaches the road of W 60th St.
- 15 ft
The rest of 259th Ave begins to flood and water reaches the top of the culverts on W 60th St. The bridge on Maple St is overtopped.
- 13.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 258th and the top of the bridge on West Benson Ave. Maple St in west Sioux Falls may begin to flood.
- 13 ft
The lowest portions of 259th west of the bridge begin to flood.
- 12 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 259th Street at the gage.
- 11 ft
The higher banks overflow flooding significant amounts of pasture land and some crop land. The bridge on 469th just south of 258th is overtopped.
- 9 ft
The lower banks on both sides overflow flooding some pasture and hay land.
- 8 ft
Water approaches the lowest banks and may overflow into some low spots.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | 12.65 ft | 1,700 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 12.62 ft | 914 cfs |
| May 29, 2004 | 12.37 ft | 1,180 cfs |
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