Silver Creek at Sioux Falls, SD
Is Silver Creek at Sioux Falls, SD flooding right now?
Silver Creek at Sioux Falls, SD measured 0.93 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.1 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.93 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.63 ft on Sat, Sep 14, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.63 ft | 2019-09-14 |
| 6.59 ft | 2011-03-25 |
| 6.41 ft | 2019-03-26 |
| 6.35 ft | 2010-09-27 |
| 4.75 ft | 2024-06-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sioux River below Diversion at Sioux Falls, SD | 2.6 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Big Sioux River at North Cliff Ave at Sioux Falls, SD | 2.6 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Willow Creek near Crooks, SD | 5.2 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls, SD | 5.6 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls, SD | 7.0 mi | Minnehaha 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.