River stage
Little Eagle, Grand River
- River level
- 2.67 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 3.85 ft
- Recent low
- 2.41 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LIES2
- 30-day change
- +0.25 ft
- Average
- 2.62 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.60 ft
In brief
The Grand River at Little Eagle, SD read 2.67 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.33 ft below action stage. That is 0.25 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LIES2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.60 ft | 2009-03-22 |
| 2 | 21.27 ft | 2011-03-17 |
| 3 | 21.01 ft | 1972-03-12 |
| 4 | 20.76 ft | 2014-08-25 |
| 5 | 20.50 ft | 1930-03-14 |
| 6 | 19.76 ft | 1966-03-18 |
| 7 | 19.60 ft | 2019-03-29 |
| 8 | 19.50 ft | 1944-04-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Low-lying pasture and hay land along the river begins to flood
- 17.00 ft
Extensive flooding of pasture land begins as both banks of the river are overtopped
- 21.00 ft
The community of Little Eagle begins to experience some flooding
- 22.00 ft
Water levels will reach the low steel of the bridge on Highway 63
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Grand River flooding at Little Eagle?
No. The Grand River at Little Eagle is at 2.67 ft, 10.33 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Little Eagle?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Grand River has been at Little Eagle?
The highest crest on record is 24.6 ft, on 2009-03-22.
Is the Grand River high or low right now at Little Eagle?
At 2.67 ft it is higher than 73% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LIES2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06357800). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.