Skunk Creek near Chester, SD
Is Skunk Creek near Chester, SD flooding right now?
Skunk Creek near Chester, SD measured 0.79 ft on 2026-10-27 18:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.2 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.79 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.45 ft on Sun, Jul 10, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 10.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.45 ft | 2011-07-10 |
| 7.37 ft | 2019-09-12 |
| 7.07 ft | 2024-06-23 |
| 6.99 ft | 2019-03-18 |
| 6.95 ft | 1986-09-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sioux River near Dell Rapids, SD | 6.0 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Skunk Creek near Hartford, SD | 15.0 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Willow Creek near Crooks, SD | 15.0 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Silver Creek at Sioux Falls, SD | 17.8 mi | Minnehaha County |
| Big Sioux River below Diversion at Sioux Falls, SD | 19.3 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.