RIVER GAUGE · ELM CREEK (SD)
Elm Creek (SD) near Gann Valley
Buffalo County, South Dakota
Water level2.74 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood24 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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