Bois De Sioux River near White Rock water level

Name: Bois De Sioux River near White Rock water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Bois De Sioux River, South Dakota, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.44ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM CDT (2 hours ago)

Flow: 1.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Bois De Sioux River near White Rock, where the gauge shows 3.44 ft.

It is 10.56 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.42 ft – 3.46 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.90 ftApril 20, 1997

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 14.00 ft.

What happens at each level

86.00 ft: The road at the dam site will be overtopped
84.00 ft: The water reaches the low steel on the bridge at the dam
80.00 ft: The gates on the dam will be overtopped
80.00 ft: The gates on the dam will be overtopped
21.00 ft: MN 16 / SD 101st Street begins to flood.
19.00 ft: Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on MN 16 / SD 101st Street
14.00 ft: Significant agricultural flooding begins near the town of White Rock.
12.50 ft: The parking lot immediately below the dam bgins to flood.
3.44 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.90 ft	April 20, 1997
2	16.04 ft	April 15, 2011
3	15.80 ft	April 12, 2019
4	15.30 ft	April 13, 2001
5	15.07 ft	April 20, 1969
6	15.03 ft	April 1, 2009
7	12.85 ft	April 3, 2010
8	12.12 ft	May 7, 1986
9	11.88 ft	April 8, 1994
10	11.85 ft	April 5, 1995

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:52 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the Bois De Sioux River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bois De Sioux River near DoranRiver gauge, Bois De Sioux River	0.7 cfs	Low	−0.2 cfs	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Mud Lake above White Rock Dam near White RockReservoir, Mud Lake	70.06 ft	Very low	+0.13 ft	0.1 mi
Mustinka River above WheatonRiver gauge, Mustinka River	76.90 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	4.9 mi
Little Minnesota River near PeeverRiver gauge, Little Minnesota River	9.80 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	22 mi
Red River of The North at WahpetonRiver gauge, Red River of The North	3.90 ft	Low	−0.14 ft	28 mi
Wild Rice River near MantadorRiver gauge, Wild Rice River	1.3 cfs	Low	−0.1 cfs	30 mi
Otter Tail River below Orwell D near Fergus FallsRiver gauge, Otter Tail River	215 cfs	Normal	−41.0 cfs	31 mi
Minnesota River at OrtonvilleRiver gauge, Minnesota River	1.24 ft	Below flood stage	±0	40 mi
Whetstone River near Big Stone CityRiver gauge, Whetstone River	1.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	40 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Bois De Sioux River near White Rock?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 10.56 ft below it.

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 Bois De Sioux River near White Rock today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM CDT, the water level was 3.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bois De Sioux River near White Rock rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Bois De Sioux River near White Rock normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bois De Sioux River near White Rock?

The highest level on record is 16.90 ft on April 20, 1997.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:05050000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.86257, -96.57325 (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	3.44 ft	2026-10-21 04:30	Provisional
Flow	1.9 cfs	2026-10-21 04:30	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer