What is the current flow on Rapid Creek?
Rapid Creek is currently flowing at 39 cfs at USGS gauge 06421500 as of Oct 3, 7:45 AM UTC.
Rapid Creek at Farmingdale Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.65 ft
Flow 39 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 7:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 39 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 43 cfs).
Flow
39 cfs
Gauge Height
5.65 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 18% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06421500 is a public stream gauge on Rapid Creek in South Dakota. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
75° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 31 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
75° / 42°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 20 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Clear
84° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Rapid Creek
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- RAPID CR BL SEWAGE TREATMENT PL NR RAPID CITY, SD · 13.3 mi
- RAPID CREEK ABOVE WRF NEAR RAPID CITY, SD · 13.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- CHEYENNE RIVER NEAR SCENIC, SD · 10.9 mi
- BOXELDER CREEK AT 151ST AVE NR BOX ELDER, SD · 14.4 mi
- BATTLE CREEK BELOW HERMOSA, SD · 15.2 mi
- SPRING CR NEAR HERMOSA,SD · 15.2 mi
- BOXELDER CR TRIB4 AT LIBERTY BLVD AT BOX ELDER, SD · 15.3 mi
- BOXELDER CREEK TRIB 7 ABV POND 2 AT BOX ELDER, SD · 17.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rapid Creek above or below normal right now?
Rapid Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 39 cfs, compared with a typical median of 43 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Rapid Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Rapid Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Rapid Creek?
Other gauges on Rapid Creek worth checking include RAPID CR BL SEWAGE TREATMENT PL NR RAPID CITY, SD (13.3 miles away), RAPID CREEK ABOVE WRF NEAR RAPID CITY, SD (13.6 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Rapid Creek?
The forecast for today near Rapid Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 75°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Rapid Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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