RIVER GAUGE · RAPID CREEK
Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level1.94 ft
Flow29 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:25 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft834 cfs
Minor flood7 ft1,620 cfs
Moderate flood9 ft2,580 cfs
Major flood11 ft3,710 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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