Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
The bridge on Hwy 34 at the gauge location is overtopped.
21 ft
Nearby outbuildings may begin to flood and water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Hwy 34.
15 ft
The left banks are overtopped and water enters the broader floodplain.
14 ft
The right banks are overtopped, flooding nearby agricultural land.
12 ft
The lowest lying areas near the river begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1993 | 17.24 ft | 9,000 cfs |
| Apr 12, 2023 | 11.92 ft | 1,780 cfs |
| May 12, 1998 | 9.53 ft | 884 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GAVS2
River
Elm Creek (SD)
County
Buffalo, SD
Coordinates
44.0775°N, 99.1511°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elm Creek (SD) near Gann Valley?
The Elm Creek (SD) near Gann Valley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06442900) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Elm Creek (SD) near Gann Valley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elm Creek (SD) near Gann Valley is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elm Creek (SD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Elm Creek (SD) near Gann Valley to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Elm Creek (SD) near Gann Valley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Buffalo County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.0775°N, 99.1511°W. USGS site number: 06442900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- No forecasts are available for this location