Is the Victoria Creek flooding?

South Dakota · 2 gauges · South Dakota river levels

The Victoria Creek is tracked by 2 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 Victoria Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam near Rapid City, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.20 ft on 28 May 2019, carrying 226 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1972 (29 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.48 ft, 4.7 ft below that record.

Drains 7 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,124 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Victoria Creek above Victoria Dam near Rapid City, SDNo flooding3.44 ft6.5 ft
Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam near Rapid City, SDNo flooding3.48 ft6.5 ft
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.