What is the current flow on Elm River?

Elm River was running 17 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 06471500. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Elm River

South Dakota. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 17 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 06471500. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Elm River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
06471500	ELM RIVER AT WESTPORT, SD	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).