Elm River at Westport, SD
Is Elm River at Westport, SD flooding right now?
Elm River at Westport, SD measured 4.32 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.7 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.32 ft
Streamflow
23 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.63 ft on Wed, Mar 25, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 14.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.63 ft | 2009-03-25 |
| 22.11 ft | 1969-04-10 |
| 21.56 ft | 1997-03-30 |
| 20.8 ft | 2019-04-04 |
| 20.45 ft | 2020-07-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elm River near Ordway, SD | 7.6 mi | Brown County |
| James River at Columbia, SD | 9.7 mi | Brown County |
| James River below Columbia, SD | 9.9 mi | Brown County |
| Foot Creek near Aberdeen, SD | 10.2 mi | Brown County |
| Moccasin Creek at Aberdeen, SD | 13.0 mi | Brown 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.