Major Flood
1218 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CYTS2). 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
1216 ft
Minor Flood
1214 ft
Action Stage
1212 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1229 ft
Highway 44 begins to flood.
1227 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 44 bridge.
1221 ft
Several outbuildings southwest of the gauge begin to flood.
1220 ft
Water overtops the bridges on 277th Street and 431st Avenue.
1219 ft
431st Avenue floods, and flooding can begin to impact the property of the Wolf Creek Colony.
1218 ft
Major agricultural flooding begins, 277th Street west of the bridge floods, and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 431st Avenue.
1216 ft
CR11 begins to flood.
1214 ft
Minor agricultural flooding begins, especially off the right bank.
1212 ft
The lowest banks are overtopped with very minor lowland flooding, and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on CR11.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2024 | 1218.16 ft | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 1207.17 ft | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1206.59 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CYTS2
River
Wolf Creek (SD)
County
Hutchinson, SD
Coordinates
43.3714°N, 97.6042°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wolf Creek (SD) near Clayton?
The Wolf Creek (SD) near Clayton 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 Wolf Creek (SD) near Clayton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wolf Creek (SD) near Clayton is 1214 feet. Action stage begins at 1212 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1216 feet, and major flooding at 1218 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wolf Creek (SD) rises?
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Where is the Wolf Creek (SD) near Clayton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hutchinson County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.3714°N, 97.6042°W. 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 South Dakota DANR
- No forecasts are available for this location
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.