RIVER GAUGE · WHITE RIVER (NE-SD)
White River (NE-SD) near Nebraska-South Dakota State Line
Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
Water level3.39 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft1,020 cfs
Minor flood15 ft1,390 cfs
Moderate flood18 ft2,830 cfs
Major flood19 ft3,270 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads. Water may flow over Highway 18 west of Oglala.
- 18 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible.
- 15 ft
Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the White River from the Nebraska/South Dakota state line to Highway 18.
- 13.5 ft
Low land flooding along the White River from the Nebraska State Line to Hwy 18.
- 13 ft
Action Stage. Low land flooding along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2015 | 20.11 ft | 4,520 cfs |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 19.91 ft | 4,560 cfs |
| May 11, 1991 | 19.07 ft | 3,820 cfs |
More on White River (NE-SD)
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