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River gauge, White River, South Dakota, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 15.7 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at White River near White River, where the gauge shows 3.21 ft.
It is 10.79 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 10.79 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 3.07 ft – 5.29 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
- 3.07 ft – 5.29 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.05 ft – 10.06 ft
- Highest on record
- 18.21 ftMarch 15, 2011
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 14.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
- Major flood stage. Extensive inundation of structures and roads.
- 15.00 ft
- Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the White River.
- 14.00 ft
- Flood stage. Minor flooding of agricultural land. Access to homes may be impacted by flooding.
- 12.00 ft
- Action stage. River is bankful. Low land flooding of pasture land in the flood plain along the river.
- 3.21 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 | 18.21 ft | March 15, 2011 |
| 2 | 16.75 ft | February 10, 2009 |
| 3 | 15.64 ft | March 24, 2019 |
| 4 | 15.03 ft | February 19, 2017 |
| 5 | 13.37 ft | February 19, 2003 |
| 6 | 13.35 ft | June 7, 2008 |
| 7 | 13.13 ft | May 20, 2015 |
| 8 | 13.02 ft | March 10, 2010 |
| 9 | 12.90 ft | May 13, 2005 |
| 10 | 12.77 ft | June 21, 2018 |
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 Ne-Sd State LineRiver gauge, White River | 4.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.14 ft | 118 mi |
| White River near OglalaRiver gauge, White River | 6.53 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 112 mi |
| White River near InteriorRiver gauge, White River | 3.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 62 mi |
| White River near KadokaRiver gauge, White River | 4.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 42 mi |
| White River near OacomaRiver gauge, White River | 7.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 56 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little White River below White RiverRiver gauge, Little White River | 1.95 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Black Pipe Creek near BelvidereRiver gauge, Black Pipe Creek | 2.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 27 mi |
| Little White River near RosebudRiver gauge, Little White River | 4.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 29 mi |
| Antelope Creek near MissionRiver gauge, Antelope Creek | 1.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 30 mi |
| Rock Creek near Hidden TimberRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 3.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 37 mi |
| Cedar Creek near PreshoRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 6.82 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 42 mi |
| Keya Paha River near KeyapahaRiver gauge, Keya Paha River | 4.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 50 mi |
| Lake Creek below Refuge near TuthillRiver gauge, Lake Creek | 1.9 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 57 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the White River near White River?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 10.79 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 White River today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.21 ft. Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is White River near White River rising or falling?
Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of White River near White River 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 White River?
The highest level on record is 18.21 ft on March 15, 2011.
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:06447450(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.71306, -100.68464(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 | 3.21 ft | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 15.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: White River near White River (usgs:06447450). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-dakota/white-river-near-white-river
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