Lewis and Clark Lake at Springfield, SD
Is Lewis and Clark Lake at Springfield, SD flooding right now?
Lewis and Clark Lake at Springfield, SD measured 9.51 ft on 2026-09-11 00:15:00 UTC. That observation was 1.5 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.51 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.73 ft on Thu, Mar 14, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.4 ft | 0.1 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 1.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 5.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.73 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 14.72 ft | 2011-06-22 |
| 12 ft | 2018-10-14 |
| 11.9 ft | 2018-09-20 |
| 11.89 ft | 1995-08-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Niobrara, Nebr. | 8.0 mi | Knox County |
| Bazile Creek near Niobrara, Nebr. | 8.7 mi | Knox County |
| Missouri River below Ponca Creek near Verdel, Nebr. | 11.1 mi | Knox County |
| Niobrara River at Niobrara, Nebr. | 11.5 mi | Knox County |
| Choteau Creek near Avon, SD | 12.1 mi | Bon Homme County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.