RIVER GAUGE · RAPID CREEK
Rapid Creek below Hawthorne Ditch at Rapid City
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level9.34 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:40 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood16 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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