Willow Creek near Watertown, SD
Is Willow Creek near Watertown, SD flooding right now?
Willow Creek near Watertown, SD measured 5.61 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.4 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.61 ft
Streamflow
14 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.55 ft on Tue, Apr 11, 2023.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 4.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.55 ft | 2023-04-11 |
| 12.86 ft | 2025-08-22 |
| 12.51 ft | 2001-04-07 |
| 12.45 ft | 2019-03-24 |
| 11.7 ft | 2009-03-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Tributary Mud Creek near Rauville, SD | 3.8 mi | Codington County |
| Big Sioux River at Broadway at Watertown, SD | 4.1 mi | Codington County |
| Big Sioux River below Watertown, SD | 4.9 mi | Codington County |
| Big Sioux River at Watertown, SD | 5.2 mi | Codington County |
| Big Sioux River at Lake Kampeska near Watertown, SD | 6.0 mi | Codington 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.