River stage
Wakpala, Oak Creek
- River level
- 4.94 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.58 ft
- Recent high
- 5.07 ft
- Recent low
- 2.25 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WKPS2
- 30-day change
- +1.85 ft
- Average
- 3.26 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.83 ft
In brief
The Oak Creek at Wakpala, SD read 4.94 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.06 ft below action stage. That is 1.85 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WKPS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.83 ft | 1997-03-27 |
| 2 | 19.52 ft | 2009-03-23 |
| 3 | 18.62 ft | 1995-03-14 |
| 4 | 18.35 ft | 1987-03-23 |
| 5 | 17.73 ft | 1986-04-04 |
| 6 | 17.46 ft | 2015-07-02 |
| 7 | 16.95 ft | 2019-03-31 |
| 8 | 15.33 ft | 2001-07-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge just northwest of the gage
- 20.50 ft
The bridge just northwest of the gage is overtopped
- 22.50 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Mahto
- 25.00 ft
The bridge at Mahto is overtopped
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oak Creek flooding at Wakpala?
No. The Oak Creek at Wakpala is at 4.94 ft, 4.06 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Wakpala?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Oak Creek has been at Wakpala?
The highest crest on record is 19.83 ft, on 1997-03-27.
Is the Oak Creek high or low right now at Wakpala?
At 4.94 ft it is higher than 99% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WKPS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06354881). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.