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Lightning Creek

South Dakota • 43.7166, -103.7238
Reviewed mapped path Updated Feb 1, 2026
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Length
67 mi
107 km
Elevation
6,480′ → 4,007′
2,473 ft drop
Stream Order
8
Major River
Slope
0.70%
37.1 ft/mi
Drainage
946 mi²
2,451 km²
Avg Flow
-- cfs
2.8 mph velocity
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

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Access Sites on Lightning Creek

There are 4 linked public-access records for Lightning Creek.