Whitewood Creek at Deadwood, SD
Is Whitewood Creek at Deadwood, SD flooding right now?
Whitewood Creek at Deadwood, SD measured 3.40 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.6 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.40 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 10.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 15.6 ft below |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Creek at Lead, SD | 3.3 mi | Lawrence County |
| False Bottom Creek near Central City | 3.8 mi | Lawrence County |
| Bear Butte Creek near Deadwood, SD | 5.4 mi | Lawrence County |
| Whitewood Creek above Whitewood, SD | 6.4 mi | Lawrence County |
| Bear Butte Creek near Galena, SD | 7.1 mi | Lawrence 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.