RIVER GAUGE · RAPID CREEK
Rapid Creek near Farmingdale
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level5.46 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft859 cfs
Minor flood11 ft1,853 cfs
Moderate flood11.5 ft2,200 cfs
Major flood12 ft2,800 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18.2 ft
Top of bridge.
- 12 ft
Major Flood Stage. Record flooding, greater than 1972 flood.
- 11.5 ft
Moderate Flood Stage.
- 11 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Flooding of agricultural land and water will begin to overflow Farmingdale/Folsom Road.
- 10 ft
Bankfull. Right bank subject to overflow.
- 9 ft
Action Stage. Water begins to flood low-lying areas along the creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2010 | 12.69 ft | 4,930 cfs |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 12.6 ft | 3,640 cfs |
| May 28, 2019 | 12.52 ft | 4,110 cfs |
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