RIVER GAUGE · WHITE RIVER (NE-SD)
White River (NE-SD) near Kadoka
Jackson County, South Dakota
Water level3.76 ft
Flow72 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft9,130 cfs
Minor flood15 ft10,800 cfs
Moderate flood16 ft12,900 cfs
Major flood19 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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