Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding of structures and roads throughout Rapid City.
13 ft
Flooding of residences and businesses in and around Rapid City.
12 ft
Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads in and around Rapid City.
11 ft
Flood Stage. Parks in Rapid City are flooded. Water begins to reach the bottom of the Bike Path Crossings and bottom of the bridges crossing Rapid Creek.
10 ft
Additional flooding along the Bike Path in within the Greenway.
9 ft
Portions of the Bike Path are flooded and water approaches the road behind the fairgrounds.
7 ft
Action Stage. Green space south of the fairgrounds start to flood.
6.5 ft
Flooding begins in Rapid Valley.
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 8, 1972 | 19.66 ft | 50,000 cfs |
| Jun 11, 1972 | 15.4 ft | 13,000 cfs |
| May 11, 1920 | 14.4 ft | 10,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RCYS2
River
Rapid Creek
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
44.0855°N, 103.2414°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rapid Creek at Founders Park?
The Rapid Creek at Founders Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06414000) 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 at Founders Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rapid Creek at Founders Park is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rapid Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rapid Creek at Founders Park 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 at Founders Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0855°N, 103.2414°W. USGS site number: 06414000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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On This River
Upstream: Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City
Downstream: Rapid Creek below Hawthorne Ditch at Rapid City
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and Information System, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.