Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
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.
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 14, 2011 | 18.21 ft | — |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 16.75 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 15.64 ft | 21,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WHRS2
River
White River (NE-SD)
County
Jones, SD
Coordinates
43.7130°N, 100.6851°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River (NE-SD) near White River?
The White River (NE-SD) near White River gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06447450) 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 White River?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River (NE-SD) near White River is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when White River (NE-SD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add White River (NE-SD) near White River to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the White River (NE-SD) near White River gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jones County, South Dakota at coordinates 43.7130°N, 100.6851°W. USGS site number: 06447450. 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, U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and Information System
- 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.