Rapid Creek at Big Bend near Rapid City, SD
Is Rapid Creek at Big Bend near Rapid City, SD flooding right now?
Rapid Creek at Big Bend near Rapid City, SD measured 3.01 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.0 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.01 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.43 ft on Wed, Jun 24, 2015.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 6.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.43 ft | 2015-06-24 |
| 6.9 ft | 1915-06-26 |
| 6.76 ft | 2019-05-31 |
| 6.53 ft | 2011-05-30 |
| 6.5 ft | 1999-06-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Creek above Victoria Dam near Rapid City, SD | 2.0 mi | Pennington County |
| Rapid Creek above Johnson Siding below Pactola Dam, SD | 2.3 mi | Pennington County |
| Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam near Rapid City, SD | 3.0 mi | Pennington County |
| Wild Irishman Gulch near Rapid City, SD | 3.1 mi | Pennington County |
| Rapid Creek above Victoria Creek near Rapid City, SD | 3.3 mi | Pennington County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.