BOXELDER CREEK NEAR RAPID CITY, SD
Is BOXELDER CREEK NEAR RAPID CITY, SD flooding right now?
No — BOXELDER CREEK NEAR RAPID CITY, SD is at 29.72 ft, 3.8 ft below its 33.5 ft flood stage, as of 47 min ago.
Gauge height
29.72 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 33.5 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.24 ft on Fri, Jul 5, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 32 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 33.5 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 6.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.24 ft | 2019-07-05 |
| 33.46 ft | 1996-05-31 |
| 33.09 ft | 1995-05-10 |
| 32.69 ft | 2015-06-07 |
| 32.23 ft | 2008-06-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| CITY SPRINGS AT RAPID CITY, SD | 2.9 mi | Pennington County |
| SOUTH CANYON NEAR RAPID CITY, SD | 3.0 mi | Pennington County |
| DEADWOOD AVE DRAIN AT MOUTH AT RAPID CITY SD | 4.0 mi | Pennington County |
| LIME CREEK AT MOUTH AT RAPID CITY, SD | 4.2 mi | Pennington County |
| RAPID CREEK AT RAPID CITY, SD | 4.3 mi | Pennington County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.