What is the current flow on Elm River?
Elm River is currently flowing at 7.51 cfs at USGS gauge 06471500 as of Oct 3, 8:00 PM UTC.
Elm River at Westport Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.15 ft
Flow 7.51 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 8:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 7.51 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 5.5 cfs).
Flow
7.51 cfs
Gauge Height
4.15 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 12% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06471500 is a public stream gauge on Elm River 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 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Clear
70° / 61°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
68° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
72° / 42°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 20 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.
More Gauges On Elm River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- ELM RIVER NEAR ORDWAY, SD · 7.7 mi
- ELM RIVER NEAR FREDERICK, SD · 16.0 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- JAMES RIVER AT COLUMBIA, SD · 9.7 mi
- JAMES RIVER BELOW COLUMBIA, SD · 9.9 mi
- FOOT CREEK NEAR ABERDEEN, SD · 10.2 mi
- MOCCASIN CREEK AT ABERDEEN, SD · 13.0 mi
- MOCCASIN CREEK NEAR ABERDEEN, SD · 19.0 mi
- JAMES RIVER NEAR STRATFORD, SD · 29.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elm River above or below normal right now?
Elm River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 7.51 cfs, compared with a typical median of 5.5 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Elm River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Elm River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Elm River?
Other gauges on Elm River worth checking include ELM RIVER NEAR ORDWAY, SD (7.7 miles away), ELM RIVER NEAR FREDERICK, SD (16.0 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Elm River?
The forecast for today near Elm River is clear, with temperatures around 70°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Elm River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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