Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WCCS2
River
Willow Creek
County
Minnehaha, SD
Coordinates
43.6308°N, 96.8269°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Willow Creek near Crooks?
The Willow Creek near Crooks gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06481497) 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 Willow Creek near Crooks?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Willow Creek near Crooks is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Willow Creek rises?
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Where is the Willow Creek near Crooks gauge located?
The gauge is located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.6308°N, 96.8269°W. USGS site number: 06481497. 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
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.