Major Flood
14 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.4 ft
June 1972 crest as indicated by local residents.
14 ft
Major Flood Stage. Major flooding of pasture land. Access to homes may be cut off.
13 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Erosion of banks may begin to occur. Moderate flooding of pasture land. Water may cover portions of Elk Creek Road and Antelope Creek Road.
12.5 ft
Water may begin to cover Antelope Creek Road just north of Elk Creek. It typically takes the water at least 5 hours to get to this location downstream.
12 ft
Elk Creek Road just east of Elk Creek may begin to be covered with water. It can take 2-3 hours for the water to reach Elk Creek road downstream from the gage. Minor flooding of pasture land upstream and downstream from the gage will occur.
11 ft
Possible flooding of yards and basements along Elk Creek in the Golden Valley Subdivision and along 220th street and Antelope Creek Road.
10 ft
Flood Stage: Minor overflow of lower banks downstream from gage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1972 | 14.4 ft | — |
| May 26, 1996 | 12.77 ft | 3,120 cfs |
| Oct 10, 2013 | 12.71 ft | 3,870 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elk Creek (SD) near Rapid City?
The Elk Creek (SD) near Rapid City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06425100) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Elk Creek (SD) near Rapid City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elk Creek (SD) near Rapid City is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elk Creek (SD) rises?
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Where is the Elk Creek (SD) near Rapid City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Meade County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.2403°N, 103.1508°W. USGS site number: 06425100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.