RIVER GAUGE · WHITE RIVER (NE-SD)
White River (NE-SD) near White River
Jones County, South Dakota
Water level3.35 ft
Flow41 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft9,130 cfs
Minor flood14 ft17,900 cfs
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive inundation of structures and roads.
- 15 ft
Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the White River.
- 14 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding of agricultural land. Access to homes may be impacted by flooding.
- 12 ft
Action stage. River is bankful. Low land flooding of pasture land in the flood plain along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2011 | 18.21 ft | — |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 16.75 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 15.64 ft | 21,100 cfs |
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