RIVER GAUGE · BOXELDER CREEK
Boxelder Creek near Rapid City
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level29.71 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:40 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action32 ft311 cfs
Minor flood33.5 ft2,200 cfs
Moderate flood35 ft
Major flood36 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 36 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads.
- 35 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible.
- 33.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the creek and downstream.
- 32.5 ft
Flooding of low lying areas along the creek continues.
- 32 ft
Action Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2019 | 34.24 ft | 1,330 cfs |
| May 30, 1996 | 33.46 ft | 1,060 cfs |
| May 9, 1995 | 33.09 ft | 1,080 cfs |
More on Boxelder Creek
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DownstreamBoxelder Creek at I-90 near Box Elder ↗
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