South Canyon near Rapid City, SD
Is South Canyon near Rapid City, SD flooding right now?
South Canyon near Rapid City, SD measured 3.57 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 2.4 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.57 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
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 Springs Main Ch at Fish Hatch at Rc, SD | 2.7 mi | Pennington County |
| Cleghorn Springs N Channel at Fish Hatch at Rc, SD | 2.7 mi | Pennington County |
| Cleghorn Springs 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.