Grand River near Thunder Hawk water level
River gauge, Grand River, South Dakota, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 35.2 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Grand River near Thunder Hawk, where the gauge shows 5.07 ft.
The median for mid-October is 4.99 ft, based on 6 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.08 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 5.15 ft, a difference of −0.08 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.01 ft – 5.87 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.99 ft0.08 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.89 ft – 5.35 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.15 ft−0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.01 ft – 5.87 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.96 ft – 7.00 ft
- Highest on record
- 10.76 ftAugust 17, 2025
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.76 ft | August 17, 2025 |
| 2 | 8.60 ft | April 11, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Grand River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River at Little EagleRiver gauge, Grand River | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 53 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadehill ReservoirReservoir | 2,265.17 ft | Low | 14 mi | |
| North Fork Grand River near White ButteRiver gauge, North Fork Grand River | −0.03 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| South Fork Grand River near CashRiver gauge, South Fork Grand River | 0.73 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 35 mi |
| Moreau River near FaithRiver gauge, Moreau River | 0.62 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 37 mi |
| Cedar Creek near RaleighRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | −0.09 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 39 mi |
| Cannonball River near RaleighRiver gauge, Cannonball River | 1.78 ft | Very low | ±0 | 40 mi |
| Cedar Creek near HaynesRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 4.02 ft | Normal | ±0 | 41 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Grand River near Thunder Hawk higher than last year?
No, it is 0.08 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.15 ft.
What is a normal level for the Grand River near Thunder Hawk in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.99 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.89 ft and 5.35 ft, based on 6 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Grand River near Thunder Hawk today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM MDT, the water level was 5.07 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Grand River near Thunder Hawk rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Grand River near Thunder Hawk normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Grand River near Thunder Hawk?
The highest level on record is 10.76 ft on August 17, 2025.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06357600(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.71210, -101.92071(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 5.07 ft | 2026-10-21 00:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 35.2 cfs | 2026-10-21 00:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Grand River near Thunder Hawk (usgs:06357600). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/grand-river-near-thunder-hawk
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