Turtle Creek at Redfield
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 18.00 ftThe spillway at Lake Redfield is running nearly full and is threatened by the high water
- 15.00 ftThe bridge into Bula Park goes under water
- 12.00 ftThe water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Bula Park
- 10.00 ftModerate flooding begins as the higher north bank of Turtle Creek overflows and some homes in northwestern Redfield are threatened
- 7.00 ftModerate flooding of agricultural land outside of Redfield begins on the right side of Turtle Creek
- 6.50 ftVery minor flooding on the right side of Turtle Creek begins in the rural areas north and northeast of Redfield
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 26, 2026.
Crest history
35 crests on NOAA’s list since 1946.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 29, 1997 | 18.32 ft |
| 2 | March 22, 2011 | 16.00 ft |
| 3 | April 7, 1969 | 15.94 ft |
| 4 | April 10, 1952 | 15.51 ft |
| 5 | March 20, 2010 | 15.50 ft |
| 6 | April 1, 2019 | 15.50 ft |
| 7 | May 11, 1995 | 14.28 ft |
| 8 | March 23, 1948 | 12.00 ft |
| 9 | March 31, 1960 | 11.50 ft |
| 10 | March 31, 1950 | 11.00 ft |
| 11 | March 17, 1966 | 9.78 ft |
| 12 | March 10, 1986 | 9.60 ft |
| 13 | March 10, 1994 | 9.40 ft |
| 14 | March 18, 1972 | 8.77 ft |
| 15 | July 26, 1993 | 8.20 ft |
| 16 | April 5, 1962 | 8.08 ft |
| 17 | March 26, 1967 | 6.02 ft |
| 18 | April 20, 1970 | 4.36 ft |
| 19 | July 18, 1965 | 4.27 ft |
| 20 | April 13, 1996 | 3.80 ft |
| 21 | July 11, 1964 | 3.78 ft |
| 22 | June 19, 1971 | 3.74 ft |
| 23 | April 20, 1968 | 2.94 ft |
| 24 | March 31, 1951 | 0.00 ft |
| 25 | March 23, 1953 | 0.00 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 1, 2019: 15.50 ft
- March 22, 2011: 16.00 ft
- March 20, 2010: 15.50 ft
- March 29, 1997: 18.32 ft
- April 13, 1996: 3.80 ft
- May 11, 1995: 14.28 ft
- March 10, 1994: 9.40 ft
- July 26, 1993: 8.20 ft
- March 10, 1986: 9.60 ft
- March 18, 1972: 8.77 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.