River stage
Rockerville, Spring Creek
- River level
- 3.30 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 3.78 ft
- Recent low
- 3.22 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS KSTS2
- 30-day change
- +0.07 ft
- Average
- 3.38 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.00 ft
In brief
The Spring Creek at Rockerville, SD read 3.30 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.70 ft below action stage. That is 0.07 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KSTS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.00 ft | 1972-06-10 |
| 2 | 8.98 ft | 2019-05-28 |
| 3 | 8.17 ft | 2015-06-07 |
| 4 | 7.96 ft | 1995-05-09 |
| 5 | 7.62 ft | 1996-05-30 |
| 6 | 7.42 ft | 1997-06-03 |
| 7 | 6.96 ft | 1999-06-19 |
| 8 | 6.96 ft | 1998-06-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
Action Stage. Low lying areas along the creek begin to flood.
- 7.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the creek.
- 8.00 ft
Yards begin to flood near creek.
- 9.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible.
- 12.00 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spring Creek flooding at Rockerville?
No. The Spring Creek at Rockerville is at 3.3 ft, 2.7 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Rockerville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 7 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Spring Creek has been at Rockerville?
The highest crest on record is 14.0 ft, on 1972-06-10.
Is the Spring Creek high or low right now at Rockerville?
At 3.3 ft it is higher than 30% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KSTS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06407500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.