Rapid Creek above Water Reclamation Facility near Rapid City
Pennington County, South Dakota
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
Major Flood Stage. Homes and property in the Green Valley area would be flooded. Several roads in Rapid Valley would be inundated.
- 11 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water approaches Anderson Road and may begin to flood homes in the Green Valley area. Other roads in Rapid Valley may be inundated.
- 10 ft
Water approaches Green Valley Drive near 53rd Street also known as Reservoir Road.
- 9 ft
Flood Stage. Minor flooding of agricultural land along Rapid Creek begins. Water begins to fill lower areas along Rapid Creek near Reservoir Rd, Green Valley Drive, and also along Anderson Road.
- 8 ft
Action stage. Water will begin to enter the lower portions of some yards along Rapid Creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2019 | 11.23 ft | 2,040 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 9.3 ft | 1,430 cfs |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 8.24 ft | — |
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