RIVER GAUGE · SPEARFISH CREEK
Spearfish Creek below Spearfish
Lawrence County, South Dakota
Water level3306.00 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3310 ft
Minor flood3312 ft
Moderate flood3313 ft
Major flood3315 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 3315 ft
Major flood stage. Homes, roads and out buildings along Spearfish Creek may become flooded.
- 3313 ft
Moderate flood stage. Water will begin to flow over Creekside Loop Road where it crosses Spearfish Creek.
- 3312 ft
Flood stage. Water will begin to reach the low steel and the bottom of the Camp Comfort Road Bridge. Water will also begin to approach Creekside Loop Road. Minor flooding lof agricultural land along Spearfish Creek between Spearfish and the confluence with the Redwater River.
- 3310 ft
Action stage. Low lying areas and agricultural land along Spearfish Creek may flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2022 | 3309.69 ft | — |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 3307.34 ft | — |
More on Spearfish Creek
UpstreamSpearfish Creek at Spearfish
DownstreamRedwater River (SD) above Belle Fourche
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