RIVER GAUGE · RAPID CREEK
Rapid Creek above Johnson Siding
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level2.98 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:40 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.2 ft386 cfs
Minor flood4.5 ft600 cfs
Moderate flood6 ft2,000 cfs
Major flood9 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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