Major Flood
12 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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FARS2
River
Rapid Creek
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
43.9419°N, 102.8533°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rapid Creek near Farmingdale?
The Rapid Creek near Farmingdale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06421500) 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 near Farmingdale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rapid Creek near Farmingdale is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rapid Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rapid Creek near Farmingdale 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 near Farmingdale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.9419°N, 102.8533°W. USGS site number: 06421500. 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, Observations courtesy of the USACE
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.