White River near Whitehall water level

Name: White River near Whitehall water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, White River, Michigan, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.88ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:15 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 392 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The White River near Whitehall is at 1.88 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.12 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.63 ft and 1.94 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: 7.46 ftSeptember 1, 1975

Floating and fishing near White River near Whitehall

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 6.00 ft, 4.12 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

7.50 ft: Expect moderate flooding of farmlands and cottages along the river. High water reaches the first flood of some homes and canoe liveries along the river.
6.00 ft: Expect minor flooding of several cottages, canoe liveries, and farmland along the river.
5.00 ft: River is bankfull. Overflow begins in low lying areas.
1.88 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.46 ft	September 1, 1975
2	7.33 ft	September 13, 1986
3	7.20 ft	March 5, 1976
4	6.90 ft	December 29, 2008
5	6.86 ft	April 14, 2014
6	6.76 ft	April 17, 1967
7	6.73 ft	March 15, 2019
8	6.64 ft	April 10, 2015
9	6.62 ft	February 21, 2018
10	6.61 ft	February 1, 2013

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.47 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 54° 31° – Wind 10 mph

18 Sun 57° 44° – Wind 15 mph

19 Mon 62° 42° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 67° 46° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 64° 46° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 64° 50° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 68° 49° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 08:03 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 48%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bear Creek near MuskegonRiver gauge, Bear Creek	7.6 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	12 mi
Muskegon River at BridgetonRiver gauge, Muskegon River	7.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	17 mi
Muskegon River at Bridge Street at NewaygoRiver gauge, Muskegon River	7.55 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	22 mi
Muskegon River near CrotonRiver gauge, Muskegon River	4.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	29 mi
Little Muskegon River near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Little Muskegon River	202 cfs	Normal	−8.0 cfs	32 mi
Grand River near EastmanvilleRiver gauge, Grand River	1,700 cfs	Low	−590.0 cfs	32 mi
Pere Marquette River at ScottvilleRiver gauge, Pere Marquette River	1.65 ft	Below flood stage	+0.13 ft	33 mi
Pigeon River at 120th Avenue near Olive CenterRiver gauge, Pigeon River	7.2 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the White River near Whitehall?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.12 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 White River near Whitehall today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is White River near Whitehall rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of White River near Whitehall normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River near Whitehall?

The highest level on record is 7.46 ft on September 1, 1975.

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:04122200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.46418, -86.23257 (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	1.88 ft	2026-10-18 08:15	Provisional
Flow	392 cfs	2026-10-18 08:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: White River near Whitehall (usgs:04122200). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/white-river-near-whitehall

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