Is the Elk Creek flooding?
The Elk Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in South Dakota. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Elk Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Dakota river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Elk Creek near Elm Springs, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.00 ft in May 1920. Peak records there go back to 1920 (77 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.47 ft, 13.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek near Rapid City, SD | No flooding | 4.14 ft | 10 ft | |
| Elk Creek near Elm Springs, SD | No flooding | 3.47 ft | 12 ft | |
| Elk Creek near Roubaix, SD | No current data | — | 11 ft | — |