River stage
Oak Creek (SD)
- River level
- 4.94 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Oak Creek (SD) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Oak Creek level at Wakpala
The Oak Creek is measured in one place, at Wakpala, SD. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wakpala | 4.94 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Oak Creek
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Wakpala, SD.
Other rivers nearby
- Oak Creek (AZ) different river, same name
- Oak Creek (NE) different river, same name
- Oak Creek (WI) different river, same name
- Grand River (SD) 2 gauges
- Cedar Creek (SD) 1 gauge
- James River (ND, SD) 14 gauges
- Elk Creek (SD) 2 gauges
- White River (NE, SD) 7 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oak Creek flooding right now?
No. The Oak Creek is below flood stage at Wakpala, SD, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Oak Creek?
The Oak Creek is at 4.94 ft at Wakpala, SD, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Oak Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Oak Creek, at Wakpala, SD.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Oak Creek it is set for the gauge at Wakpala, SD, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.