Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City, SD
Is Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City, SD flooding right now?
Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid City, SD measured 2.00 ft on 2026-09-11 01:25:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.00 ft
Streamflow
33 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.77 ft on Fri, Jun 9, 1972.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.77 ft | 1972-06-09 |
| 8.08 ft | 1952-05-23 |
| 6.99 ft | 1965-05-19 |
| 6.61 ft | 1967-06-15 |
| 6.02 ft | 1962-07-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Creek above Rapid City, SD | 0.0 mi | Pennington County |
| Cleghorn Springs S Channel at Fish Hatch at Rc, SD | 0.7 mi | Pennington County |
| Cleghorn Springs Main Ch at Fish Hatch at Rc, SD | 0.8 mi | Pennington County |
| Cleghorn Springs N Channel at Fish Hatch at Rc, SD | 0.8 mi | Pennington County |
| Rapid Creek below Cleghorn Springs at Rapid City SD | 0.8 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.