RIVER GAUGE · WHITE RIVER (NE-SD)
White River (NE-SD) near Oglala
Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
Water level6.54 ft
Flow84 cfs
Last readingJun 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft1,380 cfs
Minor flood19 ft1,900 cfs
Moderate flood21 ft2,300 cfs
Major flood23 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge.
- 23 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the White River with inundation of structures and roads.
- 21 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads along the White River are possible.
- 19 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the river.
- 17 ft
Action Stage. Lowland flooding along the river.
- 15 ft
Bankfull. Water begins to overflow left bank.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 1967 | 23.61 ft | 3,270 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1947 | 23.5 ft | 5,200 cfs |
| May 15, 2015 | 22.65 ft | 6,920 cfs |
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