Rapid Creek above Wrf near Rapid City, SD
Is Rapid Creek above Wrf near Rapid City, SD flooding right now?
Rapid Creek above Wrf near Rapid City, SD measured 3.32 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.32 ft
Streamflow
24 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.23 ft on Tue, May 28, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.23 ft | 2019-05-28 |
| 9.3 ft | 2018-07-22 |
| 8.24 ft | 2022-07-25 |
| 7.49 ft | 2020-06-05 |
| 7.15 ft | 2017-08-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Creek below Sewage Treatment Pl near Rapid City, SD | 0.3 mi | Pennington County |
| Rapid Creek below Hawthorn Ditch at Rapid City, SD | 4.8 mi | Pennington County |
| Boxelder Creek at I-90 Service Rd near Box Elder, SD | 6.0 mi | Pennington County |
| Boxelder Creek Trib4 at Liberty Blvd at Box Elder, SD | 6.4 mi | Pennington County |
| Spring Creek near Hermosa, SD | 6.5 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.