River stage
Oglala, White River
- River level
- 6.29 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.23 ft
- Recent high
- 7.51 ft
- Recent low
- 5.18 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WOGS2
- 30-day change
- +0.76 ft
- Average
- 6.03 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.61 ft
In brief
The White River at Oglala, SD read 6.29 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.71 ft below action stage. That is 0.76 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WOGS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.61 ft | 1967-06-16 |
| 2 | 23.50 ft | 1947-06-21 |
| 3 | 22.65 ft | 2015-05-16 |
| 4 | 21.95 ft | 2019-03-22 |
| 5 | 21.73 ft | 1962-06-14 |
| 6 | 20.78 ft | 1986-06-10 |
| 7 | 20.72 ft | 1997-06-03 |
| 8 | 20.60 ft | 1949-03-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Bankfull. Water begins to overflow left bank.
- 17.00 ft
Action Stage. Lowland flooding along the river.
- 19.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the river.
- 21.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads along the White River are possible.
- 23.00 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive flooding along the White River with inundation of structures and roads.
- 25.00 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at Oglala?
No. The White River at Oglala is at 6.29 ft, 10.71 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Oglala?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 19 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at Oglala?
The highest crest on record is 23.61 ft, on 1967-06-16.
Is the White River high or low right now at Oglala?
At 6.29 ft it is higher than 61% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WOGS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06446000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.