River stage
Nebraska-South Dakota State Line, White River
- River level
- 3.67 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.09 ft
- Recent high
- 4.60 ft
- Recent low
- 3.03 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NEBS2
- 30-day change
- +0.28 ft
- Average
- 3.55 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.11 ft
In brief
The White River at Nebraska-South Dakota State Line, SD read 3.67 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.33 ft below action stage. That is 0.28 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NEBS2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.11 ft | 2015-05-16 |
| 2 | 19.91 ft | 2019-03-21 |
| 3 | 19.07 ft | 1991-05-12 |
| 4 | 17.89 ft | 1997-06-02 |
| 5 | 17.00 ft | 2018-03-07 |
| 6 | 14.78 ft | 2014-05-12 |
| 7 | 14.77 ft | 2010-03-05 |
| 8 | 14.24 ft | 2000-04-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Action Stage. Low land flooding along the river.
- 13.50 ft
Low land flooding along the White River from the Nebraska State Line to Hwy 18.
- 15.00 ft
Flood Stage. Minor flooding along the White River from the Nebraska/South Dakota state line to Highway 18.
- 18.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Some inundation of structures and roads near the creek are possible.
- 19.00 ft
Major flood stage. Extensive flooding along the creek with inundation of structures and roads. Water may flow over Highway 18 west of Oglala.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at Nebraska-South Dakota State Line?
No. The White River at Nebraska-South Dakota State Line is at 3.67 ft, 9.33 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Nebraska-South Dakota State Line?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 19 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at Nebraska-South Dakota State Line?
The highest crest on record is 20.11 ft, on 2015-05-16.
Is the White River high or low right now at Nebraska-South Dakota State Line?
At 3.67 ft it is higher than 71% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NEBS2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06445685). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.