River stage
Elm Springs, Elk Creek
- River level
- 3.48 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 4.48 ft
- Recent low
- 3.47 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ELCS2
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Average
- 3.57 ft
- Readings
- 60
- Data span
- 103 days
- Record crest
- 17.00 ft
In brief
The Elk Creek at Elm Springs, SD read 3.48 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.52 ft below action stage. That is unchanged from 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ELCS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.00 ft | 1920-05-01 |
| 2 | 16.22 ft | 1997-02-18 |
| 3 | 14.85 ft | 1996-05-28 |
| 4 | 14.21 ft | 1994-06-08 |
| 5 | 14.00 ft | 2008-06-06 |
| 6 | 13.70 ft | 1999-10-17 |
| 7 | 13.25 ft | 1986-02-27 |
| 8 | 13.25 ft | 1994-03-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
Water begins to overflow the lower banks.
- 10.00 ft
Action Stage. Flooding of low lying areas along the creek.
- 12.00 ft
Minor flood stage. Flooding of agricultural land.
- 13.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible.
- 14.00 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elk Creek flooding at Elm Springs?
No. The Elk Creek at Elm Springs is at 3.48 ft, 6.52 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Elm Springs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Elk Creek has been at Elm Springs?
The highest crest on record is 17.0 ft, on 1920-05-01.
Is the Elk Creek high or low right now at Elm Springs?
At 3.48 ft it is higher than 17% of readings over the last 103 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ELCS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06425500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.