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SwedenWhite Clay Creek near Oglala water level
River gauge, White Clay Creek, South Dakota, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has White Clay Creek near Oglala at 6.14 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is on the way up, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.07 ft – 6.44 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River near OglalaRiver gauge, White River | 6.86 ft | Below flood stage | +0.23 ft | 10 mi |
| White River near Ne-Sd State LineRiver gauge, White River | 4.15 ft | Below flood stage | +0.12 ft | 12 mi |
| Horsehead Creek at OelrichsRiver gauge, Horsehead Creek | 1.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Cheyenne River near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 2.34 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Cheyenne River at Red ShirtRiver gauge, Cheyenne River | 9.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| Beaver Creek near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 4.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| Angostura ReservoirReservoir | 3,169.41 ft | Low | 40 mi | |
| Battle Creek below HermosaRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 1.85 ft | Low | ±0 | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
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 White Clay Creek near Oglala today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT, the water level was 6.14 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is White Clay Creek near Oglala rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of White Clay Creek near Oglala normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06445980(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.14651, -102.68331(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 6.14 ft | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: White Clay Creek near Oglala (usgs:06445980). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/white-clay-creek-near-oglala
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer