RIVER GAUGE · SPRING CREEK (SD)
Spring Creek (SD) near Rockerville
Pennington County, South Dakota
Water level3.24 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft112 cfs
Minor flood7 ft320 cfs
Moderate flood9 ft1,000 cfs
Major flood12 ft1,425 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads.
- 9 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible.
- 8 ft
Yards begin to flood near creek.
- 7 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the creek.
- 6 ft
Action Stage. Low lying areas along the creek begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1972 | 14 ft | 14,900 cfs |
| May 27, 2019 | 8.98 ft | 1,270 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2015 | 8.17 ft | 1,140 cfs |
More on Spring Creek (SD)
UpstreamSpring Creek near Hill City
DownstreamCheyenne River near Scenic
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