* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST /midnight CST/ this evening to 11 AM MST /noon CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
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Camp Fechner is located in the Lower Belle Fourche watershed of South Dakota and serves as a summer camp for youth groups, school groups, and families. The camp offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, and rock climbing, and has a focus on environmental education. The camp is named after Robert Fechner, who was the first director of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which constructed many of the original buildings at the campsite. Visitors to Camp Fechner can explore the CCC-era buildings and learn about the history of the camp and the CCC’s work in the area.
There are a number of good reasons to visit Camp Fechner. First and foremost, the camp offers a beautiful natural setting and a chance to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Additionally, the camp’s focus on environmental education can provide a valuable learning experience for visitors of all ages. Finally, the history of the CCC and its work in the area is a fascinating subject and a visit to Camp Fechner can offer insight into this important time in American history. Unique things that visitors might see at the camp include the historic CCC buildings and artifacts, as well as a variety of wildlife such as deer, elk, and bald eagles.
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
RAPID CR ABOVE CANYON LAKE NEAR RAPID CITY SD
2025-02-16T00:25:00.000-07:00 |
1cfs | 1.22ft | 3416ft |
CASTLE CR BELOW DEERFIELD DAM SD
2024-04-11T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
10cfs | 3.4ft | 5795ft |
BEAVER CREEK NEAR PRINGLE
2024-04-11T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
5cfs | 8.05ft | 4140ft |
RAPID CR BELOW PACTOLA DAM SD
2025-02-16T00:15:00.000-07:00 |
30cfs | 7.39ft | 4420ft |
CASTLE CR ABOVE DEERFIELD RES NEAR HILL CITY SD
2024-04-11T02:00:00.000-06:00 |
16cfs | 2.78ft | 5929ft |
CLEGHORN SPRINGS AT RAPID CITY
2025-02-16T00:30:00.000-07:00 |
11cfs | 2.71ft | 3371ft |
RAPID CR BL SEWAGE TREATMENT PL NR RAPID CITY
2016-12-02T01:00:00.000-07:00 |
40cfs | 2.76ft | 3001ft |
Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Red Cloud | |||
Soldier Creek | |||
Chadron State Park | |||
Crawford City Park | |||
Rifle Pit | |||
Toadstool |