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SwedenWhitewood Creek at Deadwood water level
River gauge, Whitewood Creek, South Dakota, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 5.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Whitewood Creek at Deadwood, where the gauge shows 3.42 ft.
It is 5.58 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.58 ft, a difference of −0.16 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.40 ft – 3.51 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
- 3.58 ft−0.16 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.40 ft – 3.51 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.38 ft – 5.07 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
- Major flood stage. Widepsread flooding along Whitewood Creek in Deadwood. Flooding of homes and businesses along the creek are possible. Water would be over most of the bridges crossing Whitewood Creek in Deadwood.
- 14.00 ft
- Moderate flood stage. Flooding along Whitewood Creek from the Days of '76 Campground to areas along Whitewood Creek Road. Structures close to Whitewood Creek could be flooded. Water would be near the bottom of the bridges crossing Whitewood Creek in Deadwood. Some homes along the river may begin to experience flooding of property and yard.
- 9.00 ft
- Minor flood stage. Minor flooding along Whitewood Creek around Deadwood and along Whitewood Creek Road. The lower walking path could be covered with swiftly flowing water in spots.
- 7.00 ft
- Low lying areas along Whitewood Creek in Deadwood may flood. The lower walking path is covered with swiftly flowing water.
- 3.42 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Whitewood Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewood Creek above WhitewoodRiver gauge, Whitewood Creek | 0.27 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 6 mi |
| Whitewood Creek near WhitewoodRiver gauge, Whitewood Creek | 5.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Whitewood Creek above ValeRiver gauge, Whitewood Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 20 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Butte Creek near DeadwoodRiver gauge, Bear Butte Creek | 3.59 ft | Very low | ±0 | 5.4 mi |
| Bear Butte Creek near GalenaRiver gauge, Bear Butte Creek | 3.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 7 mi |
| Annie Creek near LeadRiver gauge, Annie Creek | 3.97 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Bear Butte Creek at Avalanche Road at SturgisRiver gauge, Bear Butte Creek | 1.76 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Spearfish Creek at SpearfishRiver gauge, Spearfish Creek | 4.81 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Little Spearfish Creek near LeadRiver gauge, Little Spearfish Creek | 4.76 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Rhoads Fork near RochfordRiver gauge, Rhoads Fork | 3.6 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Whitewood Creek at Deadwood higher than last year?
No, it is 0.16 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.58 ft.
What is flood stage for Whitewood Creek at Deadwood?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.58 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 at Deadwood today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT, the water level was 3.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Whitewood Creek at Deadwood rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Whitewood Creek at Deadwood normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06436170(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.37995, -103.72418(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 3.42 ft | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Whitewood Creek at Deadwood (usgs:06436170). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/whitewood-creek-at-deadwood
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