RIVER GAUGE · RAPID CREEK
Rapid Creek at Big Bend
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level2.94 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6.5 ft500 cfs
Minor flood7 ft600 cfs
Moderate flood8 ft802 cfs
Major flood9 ft971 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along Rapid Creek with inundation of structures and roads.
- 8 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads along Rapid Creek are possible.
- 7 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the river begins.
- 6.5 ft
Action stage. The lowest areas along the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2015 | 7.43 ft | 832 cfs |
| Jun 25, 1915 | 6.9 ft | 616 cfs |
| May 30, 2019 | 6.76 ft | 637 cfs |
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