Major Flood
9 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
6 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
4.2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Major Flood Stage. Water begins to flow over the intersection of Forest Rd and Sonquist Lane.
8.1 ft
Private property upstream from the bridge is completely flooded.
8 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge along Sonquist Lane.
6 ft
Moderate Flood Stage.
5 ft
Private property along the river is flooded.
4.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Private property directly along the river begins to flood.
4.2 ft
Action Stage. Water begins to flow over lowest banks along the creek.
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 23, 2015 | 4.88 ft | 831 cfs |
| May 29, 2011 | 4.65 ft | 659 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1998 | 4.62 ft | 638 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
JHNS2
River
Rapid Creek
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
44.0819°N, 103.4428°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rapid Creek above Johnson Siding?
The Rapid Creek above Johnson Siding gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06411900) 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 Johnson Siding?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rapid Creek above Johnson Siding is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 9 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 Johnson Siding 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 Johnson Siding gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0819°N, 103.4428°W. USGS site number: 06411900. 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
- USGS operates this gage on a seasonal basis. No data are available during winter months.