Minor Flood
16 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.
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding along Rapid Creek in eastern portions of Rapid City.
15.5 ft
Right bank begins overflowing.
13 ft
Action stage. Low lying areas along Rapid Creek may begin to flood.
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 | 24.3 ft | — |
| Aug 4, 2014 | 16.81 ft | 1,630 cfs |
| Jul 3, 2019 | 16.77 ft | 1,640 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HAWS2
River
Rapid Creek
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
44.0673°N, 103.1809°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rapid Creek below Hawthorne Ditch at Rapid City?
The Rapid Creek below Hawthorne Ditch at Rapid City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06416000) 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 below Hawthorne Ditch at Rapid City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rapid Creek below Hawthorne Ditch at Rapid City is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Rapid Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rapid Creek below Hawthorne Ditch at Rapid City 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 below Hawthorne Ditch at Rapid City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0673°N, 103.1809°W. USGS site number: 06416000. 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
- NWS gage operated on a seasonal basis. No data available during winter months.