Elm Creek near Gann Valley, SD
Is Elm Creek near Gann Valley, SD flooding right now?
Elm Creek near Gann Valley, SD measured 3.55 ft on 2026-10-27 19:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.4 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.55 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.24 ft on Sun, Jul 25, 1993.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 20.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.24 ft | 1993-07-25 |
| 11.92 ft | 2023-04-13 |
| 9.53 ft | 1998-05-13 |
| 6.37 ft | 2025-04-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell C near Lee'S Corner | 11.4 mi | Buffalo County |
| Medicine Creek near Lower Brule, SD | 29.7 mi | Lyman County |
| White River near Oacoma, SD | 30.3 mi | Lyman County |
| Cedar Creek near Presho, SD | 46.5 mi | Lyman County |
| Firesteel Creek near Mount Vernon, SD | 49.5 mi | Davison County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.