Is the Elm River flooding?
The Elm River 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 Elm River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 Elm River at Westport, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.63 ft on 25 March 2009, carrying 11,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1946 (80 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.32 ft, 18.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm River near Frederick, SD | No flooding | 5.39 ft | 13 ft | |
| Elm River at Westport, SD | No flooding | 4.32 ft | 14 ft | |
| Elm River near Ordway, SD | No flooding | 3.98 ft | 13 ft |