Major Flood
16 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Major Flood Stage. Water begins to overtop levee next to campground.
15 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible. Water may cover parts of Highway 44 near the river.
14.7 ft
Top of upstream left bank.
14 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding of pasture land along the left bank.
13.5 ft
River begins to flood lower areas along downstream left bank.
12 ft
Action Stage. Low land flooding along the river.
9 ft
River begins flowing over lowest right bank.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2019 | 16.08 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 15.92 ft | — |
| May 16, 2015 | 15.7 ft | 15,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
IRRS2
River
White River (NE-SD)
County
Jackson, SD
Coordinates
43.6939°N, 101.9322°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River (NE-SD) near Interior?
The White River (NE-SD) near Interior gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06446500) 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 White River (NE-SD) near Interior?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River (NE-SD) near Interior is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when White River (NE-SD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add White River (NE-SD) near Interior 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 White River (NE-SD) near Interior gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.6939°N, 101.9322°W. USGS site number: 06446500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.