RIVER GAUGE · RAPID CREEK
Rapid Creek below Pactola Dam
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level7.46 ft
Flow37 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11.5 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along Rapid Creek with extensive inundation of structures and roads.
- 15 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Parking lot below the dam becomes flooded. Some inundation of structures and roads along Rapid Creek are possible.
- 14 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the river.
- 12 ft
Water touches the bottom of the bridge downstream from Pactola Dam.
- 11.5 ft
Rapid Creek begins to overflow the lower banks near the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1965 | 9 ft | 547 cfs |
| May 28, 2015 | 8.98 ft | 605 cfs |
| Jul 17, 2019 | 8.93 ft | 568 cfs |
More on Rapid Creek
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