What is the current flow on Elm Creek?
Elm Creek is currently flowing at 23.3 cfs at USGS gauge 06442900 as of Oct 3, 9:45 PM UTC.
Elm Creek at Gann Valley Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.51 ft
Flow 23.3 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 9:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind
Flow is 23.3 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 0.07 cfs).
Flow
23.3 cfs
Gauge Height
3.51 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 15% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06442900 is a public stream gauge on Elm Creek in South Dakota. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
76° / 66°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
68° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
75° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 22 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- CAMPBELL C NEAR LEE'S CORNER · 11.4 mi
- LAKE FRANCIS CASE AT CHAMBERLAIN, SD · 20.1 mi
- MEDICINE CREEK NEAR LOWER BRULE, SD · 29.8 mi
- WHITE RIVER NEAR OACOMA, SD · 30.4 mi
- CEDAR CREEK NEAR PRESHO, SD · 46.5 mi
- FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON, SD · 49.6 mi
- JAMES RIVER AT HURON, SD · 51.1 mi
- PLATTE CREEK NEAR PLATTE, SD · 52.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elm Creek above or below normal right now?
Elm Creek is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 23.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 0.07 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Elm Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Elm Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Elm Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include CAMPBELL C NEAR LEE'S CORNER (11.4 miles away), LAKE FRANCIS CASE AT CHAMBERLAIN, SD (20.1 miles away), MEDICINE CREEK NEAR LOWER BRULE, SD (29.8 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Elm Creek?
The forecast for today near Elm Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 76°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Elm Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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