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Grand River near Thunder Hawk water level

River gauge, Grand River, South Dakota, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

5.07ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
35.2 cfs
5 8 10 Highest onrecord 10.76 ft

History

History
5.05.25.4ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 215.05.25.4ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
5.05.5ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 215.05.5ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
567ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026567ftNov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
567ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026567ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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

RankLevelDate
110.76 ftAugust 17, 2025
28.60 ftApril 11, 2023

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:13 AM Sunset 05:53 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min Waxing gibbous 72%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.