Is the French Creek flooding?

South Dakota · 2 gauges · South Dakota river levels

The French Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in South Dakota. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the French Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Dakota river levels.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is French Creek above Fairburn, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 4.08 ft on 8 May 1995, carrying 1,060 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1982 (43 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.52 ft, 3.6 ft below that record.

Drains 105 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,814 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
French Creek below Custer, SDNo current data
French Creek above Fairburn, SDNo flood stage defined0.52 ft
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.