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SwedenSplit Rock Creek at Corson water level
River gauge, Split Rock Creek, South Dakota, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 18.2 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Split Rock Creek at Corson, where the gauge shows 1.83 ft.
It is 6.67 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.82 ft (+0.01 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.81 ft – 2.03 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 1.82 ft+0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.81 ft – 2.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.61 ft – 2.53 ft
- Highest on record
- 19.01 ftSeptember 12, 2019
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 8.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- 260th St begins to flood west of the bridge.
- 19.00 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on McHardy Rd.
- 17.00 ft
- Aspen Blvd near McHardy Rd may be flooded and water will be approaching a couple homes and outbuildings near Rushmore Dr. The bridge on 264th St is overtopped.
- 16.00 ft
- McHardy Rd in Brandon may begin to flood.
- 14.50 ft
- If not already flooded, Highway 11 south of Madison St begins to flood, as does 264th St.
- 12.50 ft
- The athletic fields at Pioneer Park begin to flood as does much of the lower lying areas of the surrounding golf courses.
- 11.00 ft
- The nursery near the mouth of Split Rock Creek begins flooding if the Big Sioux River is high enough to cause a backwater effect. Highway 11 between Highway 42 and Madison St can be flooded if Beaver Creek flows are also high.
- 9.00 ft
- The parking lot at the racetrack may be flooded and the lower portions of McHardy Park begins to flood.
- 8.50 ft
- Flooding of the lower lying agricultural land begins.
- 5.50 ft
- Portions of the short walking trail in McHardy Park begins to flood.
- 1.83 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.01 ft | September 12, 2019 |
| 2 | 17.58 ft | May 8, 1993 |
| 3 | 16.18 ft | June 22, 2024 |
| 4 | 16.16 ft | June 17, 2014 |
| 5 | 15.50 ft | September 24, 2010 |
| 6 | 15.00 ft | April 8, 1969 |
| 7 | 14.08 ft | June 21, 1984 |
| 8 | 13.98 ft | September 22, 1986 |
| 9 | 12.82 ft | April 7, 2006 |
| 10 | 12.80 ft | April 1, 1997 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sioux River at North Cliff Ave at Sioux FallsRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 5.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Silver Creek at Sioux FallsRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 0.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Big Sioux River below Diversion at Sioux FallsRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 3.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Big Sioux River at Sioux FallsRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 1.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Skunk Creek at Sioux FallsRiver gauge, Skunk Creek | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 13 mi |
| Willow Creek near CrooksRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 3.70 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 13 mi |
| Big Sioux River near Dell RapidsRiver gauge, Big Sioux River | 3.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Skunk Creek near HartfordRiver gauge, Skunk Creek | 3.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Split Rock Creek at Corson compare with last year?
It is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.82 ft.
What is flood stage for Split Rock Creek at Corson?
The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 6.67 ft below it.
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 Split Rock Creek at Corson today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 AM CDT, the water level was 1.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Split Rock Creek at Corson rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Split Rock Creek at Corson normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Split Rock Creek at Corson?
The highest level on record is 19.01 ft on September 12, 2019.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06482610(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.61639, -96.56500(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 | 1.83 ft | 2026-10-20 05:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 18.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Split Rock Creek at Corson (usgs:06482610). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/split-rock-creek-at-corson
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