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SwedenWhitewood Creek above Whitewood water level
River gauge, Whitewood Creek, South Dakota, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 3.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Whitewood Creek above Whitewood is at 0.28 ft, in the normal range.
It is 9.72 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.51 ft (−0.23 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.22 ft and 0.37 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
- 0.51 ft−0.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.22 ft – 0.37 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.16 ft – 1.82 ft
- Highest on record
- 9.06 ftMay 8, 1995
Floating and fishing near Whitewood Creek above Whitewood
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 9.72 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Water will overflow bridge on Crook Mountain Road.
- 17.50 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Crook Mountain Road.
- 12.00 ft
- Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along Whitewood Creek with several roads and structures flooded.
- 11.50 ft
- Moderate flood stage. Flooding may cause inundation of structures and roads near Whitewood Creek.
- 10.00 ft
- Flood Stage. Water overflows the banks and begins to cause minor flooding.
- 9.00 ft
- Water reaches gage house floor.
- 8.00 ft
- Action Stage. Lowland flooding along the creek.
- 0.28 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.06 ft | May 8, 1995 |
| 2 | 6.76 ft | August 3, 2010 |
| 3 | 6.18 ft | June 18, 1998 |
| 4 | 5.68 ft | June 5, 1991 |
| 5 | 5.56 ft | June 1, 2007 |
| 6 | 5.20 ft | July 4, 2019 |
| 7 | 5.17 ft | June 6, 2008 |
| 8 | 5.10 ft | February 12, 1997 |
| 9 | 5.09 ft | May 21, 2013 |
| 10 | 4.68 ft | March 13, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Whitewood Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewood Creek at DeadwoodRiver gauge, Whitewood Creek | 3.42 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Whitewood Creek near WhitewoodRiver gauge, Whitewood Creek | 5.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Whitewood Creek above ValeRiver gauge, Whitewood Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Butte Creek near GalenaRiver gauge, Bear Butte Creek | 3.49 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Road at SturgisRiver gauge, Bear Butte Creek | 1.76 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.6 mi |
| Bear Butte Creek near DeadwoodRiver gauge, Bear Butte Creek | 3.59 ft | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Spearfish Creek at SpearfishRiver gauge, Spearfish Creek | 4.81 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Annie Creek near LeadRiver gauge, Annie Creek | 3.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Little Spearfish Creek near LeadRiver gauge, Little Spearfish Creek | 4.76 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Belle Fourche River near FruitdaleRiver gauge, Belle Fourche River | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Whitewood Creek above Whitewood compare with last year?
It is 0.23 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.51 ft.
What is flood stage for Whitewood Creek above Whitewood?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 9.72 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 Whitewood Creek above Whitewood today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:50 PM MDT, the water level was 0.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Whitewood Creek above Whitewood rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Whitewood Creek above Whitewood normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Whitewood Creek above Whitewood?
The highest level on record is 9.06 ft on May 8, 1995.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06436180(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.44222, -103.62889(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 | 0.28 ft | 2026-10-21 04:50 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.6 cfs | 2026-10-21 04:50 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Whitewood Creek above Whitewood (usgs:06436180). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/whitewood-creek-above-whitewood
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