Rapid Creek below Hawthorn Ditch at Rapid City, SD
Is Rapid Creek below Hawthorn Ditch at Rapid City, SD flooding right now?
Rapid Creek below Hawthorn Ditch at Rapid City, SD measured 9.40 ft on 2026-09-11 00:40:00 UTC. That observation was 6.6 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.40 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.3 ft on Fri, Jun 9, 1972.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 6.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.3 ft | 1972-06-09 |
| 16.81 ft | 2014-08-05 |
| 16.77 ft | 2019-07-04 |
| 16.26 ft | 2010-05-24 |
| 16.05 ft | 2015-06-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Creek at Rapid City, SD | 3.3 mi | Pennington County |
| Deadwood Ave Drain at Mouth at Rapid City SD | 3.9 mi | Pennington County |
| Rapid Creek above Water Treat Plant at Rapid City SD | 4.0 mi | Pennington County |
| Storybook Ditch at Mouth at Rapid City SD | 4.1 mi | Pennington County |
| Boxelder Creek at I-90 Service Rd near Box Elder, SD | 4.1 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.