Rapid Creek at Founders Park

Last updated: Aug 5, 2025, 7:39 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 14 - Major flood stage. Extensive flooding of structures and roads throughout Rapid City.
  • 13 - Flooding of residences and businesses in and around Rapid City.
  • 12 - Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads in and around Rapid City.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 44.0855, -103.241
RFC MBRFC
State SD
WFO UNR
County Pennington
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey (USGS) USGS station 06414000
USGS-HIVIS-Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and Information System USGS Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and Information System
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 5.29 ft on 07-11-2023
2. 5.34 ft on 07-23-2022
3. 4.96 ft on 05-23-2021
4. 5.41 ft on 06-04-2020
5. 6.96 ft on 05-28-2019

Historic Crests

1. 19.66 ft on 06-09-1972 1
2. 15.40 ft on 06-12-1972
3. 14.40 ft on 05-12-1920 1
4. 11.18 ft on 06-02-1997
5. 10.55 ft on 08-22-1974

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 3245.68 ft
moderate Flooding 3243.68 ft
minor Flooding 3242.68 ft
action 3238.68 ft
Latest Value 3235.12 ft
Gauge Zero 3231.68 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 6

Lower bank across from gage

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

USGS HIVIS Camera Images

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Rapid City
300 East Signal Drive
Rapid City, SD 57701-3800
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