Major Flood
8 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Major Flood Stage. Whole valley is flooded. Extensive flooding with inundation of structures and roads.
7.5 ft
Water is over the road.
7 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water is dammed behind the culvert and begins to flow over the road.
6.7 ft
Top of culvert.
6.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the creek.
5.5 ft
Action Stage. The lowest areas along the river begin to flood.
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 27, 2019 | 8.2 ft | 226 cfs |
| May 23, 2015 | 7.67 ft | 123 cfs |
| May 23, 2010 | 7.03 ft | 113 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VBVS2
River
Victoria Creek
County
Pennington, SD
Coordinates
44.0181°N, 103.3853°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam nr Rapid City?
The Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam nr Rapid City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06412250) 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 Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam nr Rapid City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam nr Rapid City is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Victoria Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam nr Rapid City 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 Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam nr Rapid City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pennington County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0181°N, 103.3853°W. USGS site number: 06412250. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Victoria Creek
On This River
Upstream: Victoria Creek above Victoria Dam nr Rapid City
Downstream: Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- USGS operates this gage on a seasonal basis. No data are available during winter months.