SPEARFISH CREEK ABOVE SPEARFISH, SD
Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.42 ft on Mon, May 8, 1995.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | — |
| Major flood | 9 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.42 ft | 1995-05-08 |
| 6.53 ft | 2008-12-18 |
| 5.75 ft | 2007-06-02 |
| 5.14 ft | 1993-06-08 |
| 4.91 ft | 1994-04-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| CLEOPATRA CREEK NEAR SPEARFISH, SD | 0.1 mi | Lawrence County |
| LITTLE SPEARFISH CREEK NEAR LEAD, SD | 4.1 mi | Lawrence County |
| FALSE BOTTOM CREEK NR CENTRAL CITY | 4.7 mi | Lawrence County |
| ANNIE CREEK NEAR LEAD, SD | 5.1 mi | Lawrence County |
| SPEARFISH CREEK AT SPEARFISH, SD | 5.8 mi | Lawrence 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.