River stage
Whitehall, White River
- River level
- 1.32 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.09 ft
- Recent high
- 3.77 ft
- Recent low
- 0.86 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WHTM4
- 30-day change
- +0.43 ft
- Average
- 1.39 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 7.46 ft
In brief
The White River at Whitehall, MI read 1.32 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.68 ft below action stage. That is 0.43 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WHTM4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.46 ft | 1975-09-01 |
| 2 | 7.33 ft | 1986-09-13 |
| 3 | 7.20 ft | 1976-03-05 |
| 4 | 6.90 ft | 2008-12-29 |
| 5 | 6.86 ft | 2014-04-14 |
| 6 | 6.76 ft | 1967-04-17 |
| 7 | 6.73 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 8 | 6.64 ft | 2015-04-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 5.00 ft
River is bankfull. Overflow begins in low lying areas.
- 6.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of several cottages, canoe liveries, and farmland along the river.
- 7.50 ft
Expect moderate flooding of farmlands and cottages along the river. High water reaches the first flood of some homes and canoe liveries along the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at Whitehall?
No. The White River at Whitehall is at 1.32 ft, 3.68 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Whitehall?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 6 ft, moderate flooding 7 ft and major flooding 8 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at Whitehall?
The highest crest on record is 7.46 ft, on 1975-09-01.
Is the White River high or low right now at Whitehall?
At 1.32 ft it is higher than 62% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WHTM4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04122200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.