Spring Creek near Keystone water level

Name: Spring Creek near Keystone water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Spring Creek, South Dakota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.33ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 0.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Spring Creek near Keystone reads 3.33 ft, a normal level.

It is 3.67 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.12 ft (−0.79 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.28 ft and 3.48 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year: 4.12 ft−0.79 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.28 ft – 3.48 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.22 ft – 4.49 ft
Highest on record: 14.00 ftJune 10, 1972

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 3.67 ft away.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads.
9.00 ft: Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible.
8.00 ft: Yards begin to flood near creek.
7.00 ft: Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the creek.
6.00 ft: Action Stage. Low lying areas along the creek begin to flood.
3.33 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.00 ft	June 10, 1972
2	8.98 ft	May 28, 2019
3	8.17 ft	June 7, 2015
4	7.96 ft	May 9, 1995
5	7.62 ft	May 30, 1996
6	7.42 ft	June 3, 1997
7	6.96 ft	June 19, 1999
8	6.96 ft	June 20, 1998
9	6.94 ft	June 8, 1993
10	6.90 ft	May 24, 2010

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 71° 51° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 63° 44° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 78° 53° – Wind 15 mph

23 Fri 79° 57° – Wind 22 mph

24 Sat 59° 41° – Wind 18 mph

25 Sun 43° 34° – Wind 8 mph

26 Mon 44° 27° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 06:03 PM Daylight 10 hr, 48 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on Spring Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Spring Creek at Oreville, near Hill CityRiver gauge, Spring Creek	4.04 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Victoria Creek below Victoria Dam near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Victoria Creek	3.47 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	3.4 mi
Rapid Creek above Victoria Creek near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek	5.23 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	4.7 mi
Rapid Creek above Canyon Lake near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek	1.62 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	5.4 mi
Cleghorn Springs at Rapid CityRiver gauge, Cleghorn Springs	8.6 cfs	Very low	+0.2 cfs	6.0 mi
Rapid Creek at Big Bend near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Rapid Creek	2.82 ft	Below flood stage	±0	6 mi
Wild Irishman Gulch near Rapid CityRiver gauge, Wild Irishman Gulch	3.54 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi
Battle Creek near KeystoneRiver gauge, Battle Creek	3.33 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	7 mi
Battle Creek above KeystoneRiver gauge, Battle Creek	3.69 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi

Questions and answers

How does Spring Creek near Keystone compare with last year?

It is 0.79 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.12 ft.

What is flood stage for Spring Creek near Keystone?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 3.67 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Spring Creek near Keystone today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 AM MDT, the water level was 3.33 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Spring Creek near Keystone rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Spring Creek near Keystone normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Spring Creek near Keystone?

The highest level on record is 14.00 ft on June 10, 1972.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06407500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.97872, -103.34558 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.33 ft	2026-10-20 12:00	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-20 12:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Spring Creek near Keystone (usgs:06407500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/spring-creek-near-keystone

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