White River near White River, SD
Is White River near White River, SD flooding right now?
White River near White River, SD measured 4.02 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.0 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.02 ft
Streamflow
181 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.21 ft on Tue, Mar 15, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 13.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.21 ft | 2011-03-15 |
| 16.75 ft | 2009-02-10 |
| 15.64 ft | 2019-03-24 |
| 15.03 ft | 2017-02-19 |
| 13.37 ft | 2003-02-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little White River below White River, SD | 8.4 mi | Mellette County |
| Black Pipe Creek near Belvidere, SD | 27.2 mi | Mellette County |
| Little White River near Rosebud, SD | 28.5 mi | Todd County |
| Antelope Creek near Mission, SD | 30.3 mi | Todd County |
| Little White River above Rosebud SD | 33.2 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.