Is the Whitewood Creek flooding?

South Dakota · 4 gauges · South Dakota river levels

The Whitewood Creek is tracked by 4 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 Whitewood Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 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 14 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 Whitewood Creek near Whitewood, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.45 ft on 5 July 2019, carrying 1,640 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1982 (43 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.34 ft, 4.1 ft below that record.

Drains 77 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,163 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Whitewood Creek at Deadwood, SDNo flooding3.40 ft9 ft
Whitewood Creek above Whitewood, SDNo flooding0.23 ft10 ft
Whitewood Creek near Whitewood, SDNo flooding5.34 ft13 ft
Whitewood Creek above Vale, SDNo flood stage defined0.56 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.