RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH CANYON
South Canyon near Rapid City
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level3.56 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.5 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood6.5 ft
Major flood7 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along Nemo Road and Echo Drive.
- 6.5 ft
Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures are possible. Flooding on Nemo Road and Echo Drive.
- 6 ft
Minor flood stage. Culverts above the gage along Nemo Road are filled with water and water runs over Echo Drive and Nemo Road.
- 5.5 ft
Water runs through yards and driveways.
- 4.5 ft
Action stage. Low lying areas along the creek and road begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 | 5.84 ft | 10 cfs |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 5.12 ft | 2 cfs |
| May 27, 2019 | 4.96 ft | 1 cfs |
More on South Canyon
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