River stage
Kadoka, White River
- River level
- 3.76 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 5.94 ft
- Recent low
- 3.44 ft
Last reported 2026-10-14 | NWS KDKS2
- 30-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Average
- 4.12 ft
- Readings
- 121
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.50 ft
In brief
The White River at Kadoka, SD read 3.76 ft on Oct 14, 2026, 10.24 ft below action stage. That is 0.05 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KDKS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.50 ft | 1905-03-08 |
| 2 | 17.57 ft | 2019-05-23 |
| 3 | 16.72 ft | 2019-03-25 |
| 4 | 16.24 ft | 1942-06-04 |
| 5 | 16.18 ft | 1982-05-20 |
| 6 | 15.30 ft | 1967-06-15 |
| 7 | 14.97 ft | 2015-05-18 |
| 8 | 14.96 ft | 2023-10-13 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Action Stage. Minimal low land flooding, directly adjacent to the river.
- 15.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Pasture land will be flooded with water over both banks. This is also the level where the river begins to spread out significantly.
- 16.00 ft
Moderate flood stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the White River are possible. Significant flooding of agricultural land.
- 19.00 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extensive and significant flooding along the White River. Water is out of most, if not all, of the banks in Jackson County, including the banks at the gage site. This would be record flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at Kadoka?
No. The White River at Kadoka is at 3.76 ft, 10.24 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Kadoka?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 19 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at Kadoka?
The highest crest on record is 19.5 ft, on 1905-03-08.
Is the White River high or low right now at Kadoka?
At 3.76 ft it is higher than 17% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KDKS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06447000). Last reading 2026-10-14. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.