RIVER GAUGE · SPEARFISH CREEK
Spearfish Creek at Spearfish
Lawrence County, South Dakota
Water level4.83 ft
Flow34 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft450 cfs
Minor flood10 ft1,780 cfs
Moderate flood11 ft2,870 cfs
Major flood12 ft5,100 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along Spearfish Creek with inundation of structures and roads.
- 11 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads along Spearfish Creek are possible.
- 10.5 ft
Flooding begins to affect buildings near the creek.
- 10 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Flooding occurs in the City Park.
- 9.5 ft
Right bank begins to overflow.
- 8.4 ft
Water flows over portions of bike path.
- 8 ft
Action Stage. The lowest areas along the river begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 1976 | 10.54 ft | 3,870 cfs |
| May 14, 1965 | 10.53 ft | 4,240 cfs |
| May 7, 1995 | 10.11 ft | 1,900 cfs |
More on Spearfish Creek
UpstreamSpearfish Creek near Lead
DownstreamSpearfish Creek below Spearfish
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