USGS Streamgage 06354881
Oak Creek near Rattlesnake Butte near Wakpala, SD
Oak Creek near Rattlesnake Butte near Wakpala, SD is USGS streamgage 06354881 in South Dakota, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10130102. It drains a watershed of about 321 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2016. Typical flow runs near 4.5 cfs in July and 18.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- South Dakota
- Drainage area
- 321 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 1,740 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 10130102
- Coordinates
- 45.72843, -100.59628
- USGS site number
- 06354881
- Records begin
- 2016-09-30 (10 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 10 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 2.1 | 20.6 | |
| February | 0.1 | 6.9 | 104.1 | |
| March | 0.6 | 19 | 520 | |
| April | 2.1 | 18.7 | 611.7 | |
| May | 2.6 | 15.2 | 198.7 | |
| June | 1.1 | 4.9 | 87.4 | |
| July | 0 | 4.5 | 157.6 | |
| August | 0.2 | 2 | 43 | |
| September | 0 | 1.2 | 92.9 | |
| October | 0.6 | 2.8 | 224.6 | |
| November | 0.8 | 3.2 | 36.2 | |
| December | 0.4 | 1.9 | 22.9 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Oak Creek near Rattlesnake Butte near Wakpala, SD normally run highest?
- March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 19 cfs, against 1.2 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for Oak Creek near Rattlesnake Butte near Wakpala, SD?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 2.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 20.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Oak Creek near Rattlesnake Butte near Wakpala, SD been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 06354881 begin in 2016, about 10 years, covering roughly 3,589 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Oak Creek near Rattlesnake Butte near Wakpala, SD?
- The gauge sits at 45.72843, -100.59628, in South Dakota, in hydrologic subbasin 10130102, at an elevation of about 1,740 feet, draining roughly 321 square miles.
- Can I use Oak Creek near Rattlesnake Butte near Wakpala, SD data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.