Major Flood
11 ft
Current Water Level
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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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along Rapid Creek with inundation of structures and roads.
10 ft
Small park near the dog park on the westside of Rapid City will begin to flood.
9 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding continues upstream of Canyon Lake.
7 ft
Flood Stage. Flooding will occur around the fish hatchery and Meadowbrook Golf Course.
6.5 ft
Low land flooding will begin around the Dark Canyon area.
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 | 17.77 ft | 31,200 cfs |
| May 22, 1952 | 8.08 ft | 2,600 cfs |
| May 18, 1965 | 6.99 ft | 614 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CYNS2
River
Rapid Creek
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
44.0528°N, 103.3114°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City?
The Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06412500) 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 Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rapid Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0528°N, 103.3114°W. USGS site number: 06412500. 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, U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and Information System, Observations
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.