White River near Kadoka water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.16ft Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:45 AM MDT (46 min ago)

Flow: 67.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The White River near Kadoka is at 4.16 ft, in the normal range.

It is 10.84 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.68 ft and 5.60 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

Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.68 ft – 5.60 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.44 ft – 11.11 ft
Highest on record: 19.50 ftMarch 8, 1905

Floating and fishing near White River near Kadoka

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

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 10.84 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. Extensive and significant flooding along the White River. Water is out of most, if not all, of the banks in Jackson County, including the banks at the gage site. This would be record flooding.
16.00 ft: Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the White River are possible. Significant flooding of agricultural land.
15.00 ft: Minor Flood Stage. Pasture land will be flooded with water over both banks. This is also the level where the river begins to spread out significantly.
14.00 ft: Action Stage. Minimal low land flooding, directly adjacent to the river.
4.16 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: 7 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.50 ft	March 8, 1905
2	17.57 ft	May 23, 2019
3	16.72 ft	March 25, 2019
4	16.24 ft	June 4, 1942
5	16.18 ft	May 20, 1982
6	15.30 ft	June 15, 1967
7	14.97 ft	May 18, 2015
8	14.96 ft	October 13, 2023
9	14.95 ft	June 18, 1962
10	14.89 ft	June 19, 1964

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.31 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 70° 36° – Wind 13 mph

19 Mon 64° 37° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 74° 41° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 70° 53° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 83° 56° – Wind 18 mph

23 Fri 82° 54° – Wind 23 mph

24 Sat 57° 46° – Wind 23 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:06 AM Sunset 05:57 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the White River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White River near Ne-Sd State LineRiver gauge, White River	3.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	83 mi
White River near OglalaRiver gauge, White River	6.54 ft	Below flood stage	+0.10 ft	74 mi
White River near InteriorRiver gauge, White River	3.68 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	21 mi
White River near White RiverRiver gauge, White River	3.19 ft	Below flood stage	+0.11 ft	42 mi
White River near OacomaRiver gauge, White River	7.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	98 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Black Pipe Creek near BelvidereRiver gauge, Black Pipe Creek	2.27 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	15 mi
South Fork Bad River near CottonwoodRiver gauge, South Fork Bad River	3.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.24 ft	19 mi
Bear in The Lodge Creek near WanbleeRiver gauge, Bear in The Lodge Creek	1.61 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	20 mi
Little White River below White RiverRiver gauge, Little White River	1.95 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	40 mi
Little White River near MartinRiver gauge, Little White River	1.04 ft	Below flood stage	+0.08 ft	41 mi
Little White River near RosebudRiver gauge, Little White River	4.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	44 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the White River near Kadoka?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 10.84 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 Kadoka today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:45 AM MDT, the water level was 4.16 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is White River near Kadoka rising or falling?

Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.48 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of White River near Kadoka 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 Kadoka?

The highest level on record is 19.50 ft on March 8, 1905.

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:06447000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.75250, -101.52444 (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	4.16 ft	2026-10-19 14:45	Provisional
Flow	67.0 cfs	2026-10-19 14:45	Provisional

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