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Carroll Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 24 ft³/s over 56 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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stream in South Dakota, United States of America

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 06402000, as of Aug 22, 5:25 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 24 ft³/s over 56 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:25 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
32 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.98 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 24 ft³/s over 56 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for South Dakota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FALL RIVER AT HOT SPRINGS, SD (12.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:25 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Carroll Creek

H: 86° L: 62°
Cloudy
Cloudy
86°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
38%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
0.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
71°
3 AM
Overcast
67°
6 AM
Clear
63°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Overcast
83°
6 PM
Cloudy
86°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
80°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carroll Creek?
Carroll Creek is a river in South Dakota.
Can you swim at Carroll Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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