Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls, SD
Is Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls, SD flooding right now?
Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls, SD measured 2.22 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.3 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.22 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.23 ft on Thu, Mar 14, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 15.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.23 ft | 2019-03-14 |
| 17.78 ft | 1957-06-17 |
| 16.53 ft | 2024-06-22 |
| 15.54 ft | 1984-06-21 |
| 13.64 ft | 1960-03-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sioux River below Diversion at Sioux Falls, SD | 3.0 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls, SD | 3.1 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Big Sioux River at North Cliff Ave at Sioux Falls, SD | 4.6 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Silver Creek at Sioux Falls, SD | 5.6 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Willow Creek near Crooks, 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.