Rapid Creek near Farmingdale, SD
Is Rapid Creek near Farmingdale, SD flooding right now?
Rapid Creek near Farmingdale, SD measured 5.20 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.8 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.20 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.69 ft on Mon, May 24, 2010.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 6.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.69 ft | 2010-05-24 |
| 12.6 ft | 2015-06-18 |
| 12.52 ft | 2019-05-29 |
| 11.85 ft | 1972-06-10 |
| 11.43 ft | 2018-06-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne River near Scenic, SD | 10.9 mi | Pennington County |
| Rapid Creek below Sewage Treatment Pl near Rapid City, SD | 13.3 mi | Pennington County |
| Rapid Creek above Wrf near Rapid City, SD | 13.6 mi | Pennington County |
| Boxelder Creek at 151St Ave near Box Elder, SD | 14.4 mi | Pennington County |
| Battle Creek below Hermosa, SD | 15.2 mi | Custer 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.