Rapid Creek below Pactola Dam, SD
Is Rapid Creek below Pactola Dam, SD flooding right now?
Rapid Creek below Pactola Dam, SD measured 7.53 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.53 ft
Streamflow
44 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 9 ft on Wed, May 19, 1965.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11.5 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 8.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9 ft | 1965-05-19 |
| 8.98 ft | 2015-05-29 |
| 8.93 ft | 2019-07-18 |
| 8.86 ft | 1996-06-07 |
| 8.85 ft | 1998-07-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Creek above Johnson Siding below Pactola Dam, SD | 2.0 mi | Pennington County |
| Rapid Creek at Big Bend near Rapid City, SD | 3.6 mi | Pennington County |
| Victoria Creek above Victoria Dam near Rapid City, SD | 4.0 mi | Pennington County |
| Boxelder Creek near Nemo, SD | 4.9 mi | Lawrence County |
| Rapid Creek above Pactola Reservoir at Silver City, SD | 4.9 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.