Is the Little White River flooding?

South Dakota · 5 gauges · South Dakota river levels

The Little White River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in South Dakota. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Little White River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Dakota river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Little White River below White River, SD. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.76 ft on 3 June 1997, carrying 11,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1930 (81 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.84 ft, 11.9 ft below that record.

Drains 1,549 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,914 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little White River near Martin, SDNo flooding0.79 ft10 ft
Little White River near Vetal, SDNo flooding3.36 ft11 ft
Little White River near Rosebud, SDNo flooding4.13 ft10 ft
Little White River below White River, SDNo flooding1.84 ft13 ft
Little White River above Rosebud SDNo current data
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.