Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
86 ft
The road at the dam site will be overtopped
84 ft
The water reaches the low steel on the bridge at the dam
80 ft
The gates on the dam will be overtopped
80 ft
The gates on the dam will be overtopped
21 ft
MN 16 / SD 101st Street begins to flood.
19 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on MN 16 / SD 101st Street
14 ft
Significant agricultural flooding begins near the town of White Rock.
12.5 ft
The parking lot immediately below the dam bgins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 1997 | 16.9 ft | 8,750 cfs |
| Apr 14, 2011 | 16.04 ft | 6,770 cfs |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 15.8 ft | 5,290 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WHRM5
River
Bois de Sioux River
County
Traverse, MN
Coordinates
45.8625°N, 96.5736°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bois de Sioux River at White Rock Dam?
The Bois de Sioux River at White Rock Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05050000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Bois de Sioux River at White Rock Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bois de Sioux River at White Rock Dam is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bois de Sioux River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bois de Sioux River at White Rock Dam to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Bois de Sioux River at White Rock Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Traverse County, Minnesota at coordinates 45.8625°N, 96.5736°W. USGS site number: 05050000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Bois de Sioux River near Doran
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey