White River (NE-SD) near Oacoma
Lyman County, South Dakota
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 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
Moderate flooding continues. 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 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural land both upstream and downstream of the Highway 47 bridge along the west and south banks (right bank) of the White River.
- 16.5 ft
Water begins to overflow into the trees on the west (right) bank along the river.
- 15 ft
Flood Stage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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