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River gauge, White River, South Dakota, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 94.7 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at White River near Oacoma reads 7.78 ft, a normal level.
It is 9.22 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 7.95 ft (−0.17 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.74 ft and 9.38 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
- Same day last year
- 7.95 ft−0.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 7.74 ft – 9.38 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 7.56 ft – 12.43 ft
- Highest on record
- 25.02 ftMarch 16, 2011
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 17.00 ft, still 9.22 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- Water reaches Highway 47.
- 25.00 ft
- Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the White River with inundation of structures and roads.
- 23.00 ft
- Moderate flooding along the south bank of the White River. Flooding of agricultural land downstream from the bridge along the north bank of the river.
- 22.00 ft
- Moderate flooding continues. Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 47 bridge.
- 20.00 ft
- Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of outbuildings, structures and roads near the White River are possible.
- 17.00 ft
- Minor flooding of agricultural land both upstream and downstream of the Highway 47 bridge along the west and south banks (right bank) of the White River.
- 16.50 ft
- Water begins to overflow into the trees on the west (right) bank along the river.
- 7.78 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: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.02 ft | March 16, 2011 |
| 2 | 24.87 ft | March 19, 2019 |
| 3 | 24.70 ft | March 4, 1994 |
| 4 | 24.44 ft | March 15, 2001 |
| 5 | 23.84 ft | February 20, 1997 |
| 6 | 23.59 ft | March 14, 1978 |
| 7 | 22.30 ft | February 11, 1996 |
| 8 | 21.37 ft | February 18, 2011 |
| 9 | 21.10 ft | May 10, 1999 |
| 10 | 20.81 ft | March 11, 2010 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the White River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River near InteriorRiver gauge, White River | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 119 mi |
| White River near KadokaRiver gauge, White River | 4.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 98 mi |
| White River near White RiverRiver gauge, White River | 3.22 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 56 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Francis Case at ChamberlainLake, Lake Francis Case | 47.64 ft | Very low | −0.83 ft | 12 mi |
| Medicine Creek near Lower BruleRiver gauge, Medicine Creek | 5.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Elm Creek near Gann ValleyRiver gauge, Elm Creek | 3.48 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 30 mi |
| Cedar Creek near PreshoRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 6.82 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Platte Creek near PlatteRiver gauge, Platte Creek | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 41 mi |
| Missouri River at Farm Island near PierreRiver gauge, Missouri River | 20.60 ft | Low | +0.18 ft | 54 mi |
| Missouri River below La Framboise Island, at PierreRiver gauge, Missouri River | 20.76 ft | Normal | +0.34 ft | 56 mi |
| Bad River near Fort PierreRiver gauge, Bad River | 5.0 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 57 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the White River near Oacoma compare with last year?
It is 0.17 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.95 ft.
What is flood stage for the White River near Oacoma?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 9.22 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 Oacoma today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 AM CDT, the water level was 7.78 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is White River near Oacoma rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of White River near Oacoma 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 Oacoma?
The highest level on record is 25.02 ft on March 16, 2011.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06452000(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.74833, -99.55611(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 | 7.78 ft | 2026-10-19 12:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 94.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 12:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: White River near Oacoma (usgs:06452000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/white-river-near-oacoma
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