Platte Creek near Platte, SD
Is Platte Creek near Platte, SD flooding right now?
Platte Creek near Platte, SD measured 1.53 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.53 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.15 ft on Thu, Sep 12, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.15 ft | 2019-09-12 |
| 14.65 ft | 2011-07-06 |
| 12.67 ft | 1997-05-08 |
| 12.27 ft | 2019-03-13 |
| 11.29 ft | 1995-05-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| White River near Oacoma, SD | 41.3 mi | Lyman County |
| Big Anne Creek at Old Hwy 137 at Mariaville, Nebr. | 41.4 mi | Keya Paha County |
| Niobrara River at Mariaville, Nebr. | 41.9 mi | Keya Paha County |
| Missouri River below Greenwood, SD | 42.6 mi | Charles Mix County |
| Keya Paha River at Wewela, SD | 45.6 mi | Tripp 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.