SOUTH CANYON NEAR RAPID CITY, SD
Is SOUTH CANYON NEAR RAPID CITY, SD flooding right now?
No — SOUTH CANYON NEAR RAPID CITY, SD is at 3.57 ft, 2.4 ft below its 6 ft flood stage, as of 41 min ago.
Gauge height
3.57 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 7 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.84 ft on Wed, May 17, 2023.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 0.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 2.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6.5 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 7 ft | 3.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.84 ft | 2023-05-17 |
| 5.12 ft | 2018-07-21 |
| 4.96 ft | 2019-05-28 |
| 4.7 ft | 2007-08-17 |
| 4.64 ft | 2001-07-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| CITY SPRINGS AT RAPID CITY, SD | 1.7 mi | Pennington County |
| WILD IRISHMAN GULCH NEAR RAPID CITY, SD | 2.1 mi | Pennington County |
| CLEGHORN SPGS MAIN CH AT FISH HATCH AT RC, SD | 2.7 mi | Pennington County |
| CLEGHORN SPGS N CHANNEL AT FISH HATCH AT RC, SD | 2.7 mi | Pennington County |
| CLEGHORN SPGS S CHANNEL AT FISH HATCH AT RC, SD | 2.7 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.