Elk Creek (SD) near Rapid City
Meade County, South Dakota
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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