Elk Creek near Elm Springs, SD
Is Elk Creek near Elm Springs, SD flooding right now?
Elk Creek near Elm Springs, SD measured 3.47 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.47 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 17 ft on Sat, May 1, 1920.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17 ft | 1920-05-01 |
| 16.22 ft | 1997-02-18 |
| 14.85 ft | 1996-05-28 |
| 14.21 ft | 1994-06-08 |
| 14 ft | 2008-06-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche River near Elm Springs, SD | 9.0 mi | Meade County |
| Cheyenne River near Wasta, SD | 12.6 mi | Pennington County |
| Cheyenne River near Scenic, SD | 25.2 mi | Pennington County |
| Rapid Creek near Farmingdale, SD | 27.3 mi | Pennington County |
| Boxelder Creek at 151St Ave near Box Elder, SD | 27.8 mi | Pennington County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.