Keya Paha River at Wewela, SD
Is Keya Paha River at Wewela, SD flooding right now?
Keya Paha River at Wewela, SD measured 2.10 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.9 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.10 ft
Streamflow
19 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.5 ft on Sat, Mar 25, 1950.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.5 ft | 1950-03-25 |
| 13.08 ft | 1952-03-31 |
| 10.56 ft | 1960-03-24 |
| 9.9 ft | 2019-03-22 |
| 9.67 ft | 1994-03-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Keya Paha River near Keyapaha, SD | 17.9 mi | Tripp County |
| East Middle Creek at Norden Road near Norden, Nebr. | 21.2 mi | Keya Paha County |
| Long Pine Creek near Riverview, Nebr. | 23.8 mi | Brown County |
| Sand Draw at 430th Av near Ainsworth, Nebr. | 27.7 mi | Brown County |
| Big Anne Creek at Old Hwy 137 at Mariaville, Nebr. | 27.8 mi | Keya Paha 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.