ELM RIVER NEAR ORDWAY, SD
Is ELM RIVER NEAR ORDWAY, SD flooding right now?
No — ELM RIVER NEAR ORDWAY, SD is at 4.21 ft, 8.8 ft below its 13 ft flood stage, as of 40 min ago.
Gauge height
4.21 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.88 ft on Fri, Apr 5, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 8.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.88 ft | 2019-04-05 |
| 15.86 ft | 2010-03-18 |
| 15.65 ft | 2009-03-26 |
| 15.55 ft | 1997-03-29 |
| 15.08 ft | 2020-07-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| JAMES RIVER AT COLUMBIA, SD | 5.7 mi | Brown County |
| JAMES RIVER BELOW COLUMBIA, SD | 6.0 mi | Brown County |
| MOCCASIN CREEK AT ABERDEEN, SD | 6.6 mi | Brown County |
| ELM RIVER AT WESTPORT, SD | 7.6 mi | Brown County |
| FOOT CREEK NEAR ABERDEEN, SD | 8.5 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.