Major Flood
25 ft
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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
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Water reaches Highway 47.
25 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the White River with inundation of structures and roads.
23 ft
Moderate flooding along the south bank of the White River. Flooding of agricultural land downstream from the bridge along the north bank of the river.
22 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 47 bridge.
20 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of outbuildings, structures and roads near the White River are possible.
17.5 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural land along the entire south bank of the White River upstream and downstream from the highway bridge.
16.5 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural land along the White River continues.
15 ft
Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the river. The water is in the trees along the river on the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2011 | 25.02 ft | 27,000 cfs |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 24.87 ft | — |
| Mar 3, 1994 | 24.7 ft | 25,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OACS2
River
White River (NE-SD)
County
Lyman, SD
Coordinates
43.7483°N, 99.5565°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River (NE-SD) near Oacoma?
The White River (NE-SD) near Oacoma gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06452000) 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 Oacoma?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River (NE-SD) near Oacoma is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when White River (NE-SD) rises?
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Where is the White River (NE-SD) near Oacoma gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyman County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.7483°N, 99.5565°W. USGS site number: 06452000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.