RIVER GAUGE · WHITE RIVER (NE-SD)
White River (NE-SD) near Interior
Jackson County, South Dakota
Water level3.38 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft6,700 cfs
Minor flood14 ft12,900 cfs
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on White River (NE-SD)
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