Is the Boxelder Creek flooding?
The Boxelder Creek is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in South Dakota. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Boxelder Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Dakota river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Boxelder Creek near Nemo, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.40 ft on 9 June 1972, carrying 30,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1907 (62 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.04 ft, 19.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxelder Creek near Nemo, SD | No flooding | 1.04 ft | 8 ft | |
| Boxelder Creek near Rapid City, SD | No flooding | 29.70 ft | 33.5 ft | |
| Boxelder Creek at I-90 Service Rd near Box Elder, SD | No current data | — | — | — |
| Boxelder Creek at 151St Ave near Box Elder, SD | No current data | — | — | — |