Is the Skunk Creek flooding?
The Skunk Creek is tracked by 3 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 Skunk Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.23 ft on 14 March 2019, carrying 8,560 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1949 (75 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.22 ft, 16.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk Creek near Chester, SD | No flooding | 0.67 ft | 7 ft | |
| Skunk Creek near Hartford, SD | No flooding | 3.53 ft | 10 ft | |
| Skunk Creek at Sioux Falls, SD | No flooding | 2.22 ft | 11.5 ft |