Little White River near Vetal, SD
Is Little White River near Vetal, SD flooding right now?
Little White River near Vetal, SD measured 3.36 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.6 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.36 ft
Streamflow
67 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 12.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.53 ft on Sun, Mar 24, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 12.5 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.53 ft | 2019-03-24 |
| 12.53 ft | 1991-05-16 |
| 9.59 ft | 1997-06-05 |
| 8.94 ft | 1997-02-22 |
| 8.76 ft | 1994-03-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek below Refuge near Tuthill, SD | 14.5 mi | Bennett County |
| Lake Creek above Refuge near Tuthill, SD | 18.8 mi | Bennett County |
| Little White River above Rosebud SD | 19.4 mi | Todd County |
| Little White River near Martin, SD | 20.7 mi | Bennett County |
| Rosebud Creek at Rosebud SD | 21.1 mi | Todd County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.