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SwedenPorcupine Creek near Sharps Corner water level
River gauge, Porcupine Creek, South Dakota, United States
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What this means
Porcupine Creek near Sharps Corner reads 3.56 ft as of Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM MDT. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has dropped 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.30 ft and 3.86 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.18 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Porcupine Creek near Sharps Corner
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River near OglalaRiver gauge, White River | 6.79 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 23 mi |
| White River near Ne-Sd State LineRiver gauge, White River | 4.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 32 mi |
| Bear in The Lodge Creek near WanbleeRiver gauge, Bear in The Lodge Creek | 1.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 32 mi |
| White River near InteriorRiver gauge, White River | 3.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 33 mi |
| Cheyenne River at Red ShirtRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 9.51 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 35 mi |
| Cheyenne River near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 2.33 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 37 mi |
| Battle Creek below HermosaRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 1.84 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| Little White River near MartinRiver gauge, Little White River | 0.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Porcupine Creek near Sharps Corner today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM MDT, the water level was 3.56 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Porcupine Creek near Sharps Corner rising or falling?
Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.18 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Porcupine Creek near Sharps Corner normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06446230(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.33624, -102.37972(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.56 ft | 2026-10-21 08:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Porcupine Creek near Sharps Corner (usgs:06446230). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/porcupine-creek-near-sharps-corner
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer