OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Elk Fork Salt River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison • Midwest• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

3.31 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

7 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

690 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 05506800 • COORD: 39.435°, -92.168°

OBSERVED: Oct 2, 2026, 1:21 PM

Elk Fork Salt River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

Start (Source)──➔1 Station Reach──➔End (Mouth)

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Elk Fork Salt River)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 3.31 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Elk Fork Salt River

The Elk Fork Salt River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Midwest basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison gauging station (coordinates: 39.4348°N, -92.1678°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Midwest

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Elk Fork Salt River

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison CURRENT GAUGE	Midwest	39.435°, -92.168°	05506800	Viewing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Elk Fork Salt River

What is the current Elk Fork Salt River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Elk Fork Salt River water level at Elk Fork Salt River Near Madison is measured at 3.31 ft with an observed discharge of 7 ft3/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Elk Fork Salt River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Elk Fork Salt River is located at coordinates 39.4348° Latitude and -92.1678° Longitude in Midwest. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 05506800.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Elk Fork Salt River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Elk Fork Salt River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Elk Fork Salt River flow? ↓

The Elk Fork Salt River courses through United States across the Midwest basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.