White River near Oglala water level

Name: White River near Oglala 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

6.47ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM MDT (20 min ago)

Flow: 10.5 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at White River near Oglala, where the gauge shows 6.47 ft.

It is 12.53 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 6.55 ft (−0.08 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.22 ft – 7.39 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: 6.55 ft−0.08 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.22 ft – 7.39 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 5.41 ft – 14.31 ft
Highest on record: 23.61 ftJune 16, 1967

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 19.00 ft.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: Water reaches the bottom of the bridge.
23.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the White River with inundation of structures and roads.
21.00 ft: Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads along the White River are possible.
19.00 ft: Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the river.
17.00 ft: Action Stage. Lowland flooding along the river.
15.00 ft: Bankfull. Water begins to overflow left bank.
6.47 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	23.61 ft	June 16, 1967
2	23.50 ft	June 21, 1947
3	22.65 ft	May 16, 2015
4	21.95 ft	March 22, 2019
5	21.73 ft	June 14, 1962
6	20.78 ft	June 10, 1986
7	20.72 ft	June 3, 1997
8	20.60 ft	March 4, 1949
9	20.32 ft	April 23, 2000
10	20.14 ft	June 12, 1957

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:10 AM Sunset 06:03 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 55%

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	4.03 ft	Below flood stage	+0.15 ft	17 mi
White River near InteriorRiver gauge, White River	3.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	54 mi
White River near KadokaRiver gauge, White River	4.22 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	74 mi
White River near White RiverRiver gauge, White River	3.13 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	112 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Horsehead Creek at OelrichsRiver gauge, Horsehead Creek	1.73 ft	Below flood stage	±0	21 mi
Cheyenne River near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Cheyenne River	2.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	21 mi
Beaver Creek near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	4.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	28 mi
Cheyenne River at Red ShirtRiver gauge, Cheyenne River	9.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	29 mi
Angostura ReservoirReservoir	3,169.40 ft	Low		31 mi
Battle Creek below HermosaRiver gauge, Battle Creek	1.84 ft	Below flood stage	±0	33 mi
Fall River at Hot SpringsRiver gauge, Fall River	0.86 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	35 mi
Hat Creek near EdgemontRiver gauge, Hat Creek	6.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	38 mi

Questions and answers

How does the White River near Oglala compare with last year?

It is 0.08 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.55 ft.

What is flood stage for the White River near Oglala?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 12.53 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 Oglala today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM MDT, the water level was 6.47 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is White River near Oglala rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.15 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of White River near Oglala 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 Oglala?

The highest level on record is 23.61 ft on June 16, 1967.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06446000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.25486, -102.82689 (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	6.47 ft	2026-10-19 04:00	Provisional
Flow	10.5 cfs	2026-10-19 04:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: White River near Oglala (usgs:06446000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/white-river-near-oglala

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