River stage
Interior, White River
- River level
- 3.41 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 5.76 ft
- Recent low
- 3.07 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS IRRS2
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Average
- 3.73 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.08 ft
In brief
The White River at Interior, SD read 3.41 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.59 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge IRRS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.08 ft | 2019-05-22 |
| 2 | 15.92 ft | 2010-03-05 |
| 3 | 15.70 ft | 2015-05-17 |
| 4 | 15.52 ft | 2011-03-13 |
| 5 | 15.15 ft | 2023-05-12 |
| 6 | 14.88 ft | 2023-10-13 |
| 7 | 14.53 ft | 2016-07-02 |
| 8 | 14.41 ft | 2011-05-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
River begins flowing over lowest right bank.
- 12.00 ft
Action Stage. Low land flooding along the river.
- 13.50 ft
River begins to flood lower areas along downstream left bank.
- 14.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding of pasture land along the left bank.
- 14.70 ft
Top of upstream left bank.
- 15.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible. Water may cover parts of Highway 44 near the river.
- 16.00 ft
Major Flood Stage. Water begins to overtop levee next to campground.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at Interior?
No. The White River at Interior is at 3.41 ft, 8.59 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Interior?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at Interior?
The highest crest on record is 16.08 ft, on 2019-05-22.
Is the White River high or low right now at Interior?
At 3.41 ft it is higher than 29% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge IRRS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06446500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.