Major Flood
19 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive and significant flooding along the White River. Water is out of most, if not all, of the banks in Jackson County, including the banks at the gage site. This would be record flooding.
16 ft
Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the White River are possible. Significant flooding of agricultural land.
15 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Pasture land will be flooded with water over both banks. This is also the level where the river begins to spread out significantly.
14 ft
Action Stage. Minimal low land flooding, directly adjacent to the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 1905 | 19.5 ft | — |
| May 22, 2019 | 17.57 ft | 18,300 cfs |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 16.72 ft | 15,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KDKS2
River
White River (NE-SD)
County
Jackson, SD
Coordinates
43.7525°N, 101.5249°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River (NE-SD) near Kadoka?
The White River (NE-SD) near Kadoka gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06447000) 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 Kadoka?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River (NE-SD) near Kadoka is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when White River (NE-SD) rises?
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Where is the White River (NE-SD) near Kadoka gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.7525°N, 101.5249°W. USGS site number: 06447000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.