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USGS Streamgage 06446000

White River near Oglala, SD

White River near Oglala, SD is USGS streamgage 06446000 in South Dakota, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10140201. It sits on the White River, alongside 5 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 2,156 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1943. Typical flow runs near 24 cfs in July and 55.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
South Dakota
Drainage area
2,156 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,861 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
10140201
Coordinates
43.25486, -102.82689
USGS site number
06446000
Records begin
1943-06-01 (83 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for White River near Oglala, SD. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.

Forecast daily mean discharge in cubic feet per second, by date
Date Low p10 Expected p50 High p90 Range
0.2 0.3 0.5
0.1 0.3 0.5
0.1 0.2 0.4
0 0.2 0.5
0 0.2 0.5
0 0.2 0.5
0 0.3 1
0 0.4 1.9
0 0.4 3.5
0 0.4 5
0 0.4 4.7
0 0.3 4.3
0 0.3 3.2
0 0.3 2.9

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 83 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 2.7 13.2 43.9
February 6.1 26.7 113.3
March 19.1 58.8 250.7
April 20.8 55.5 186.7
May 20.1 56.4 342.7
June 13.4 51 331.1
July 2.6 24 117.9
August 0.1 12.3 56.8
September 0 8.8 39.4
October 0.2 10.9 40.4
November 3.2 15.4 40.4
December 3.6 13.1 37.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does White River near Oglala, SD normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 58.8 cfs, against 8.8 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for White River near Oglala, SD?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 13.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 2.7 and 43.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has White River near Oglala, SD been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 06446000 begin in 1943, about 83 years, covering roughly 9,023 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is White River near Oglala, SD?
The gauge sits at 43.25486, -102.82689, in South Dakota, in hydrologic subbasin 10140201, at an elevation of about 2,861 feet, draining roughly 2,156 square miles.
Can I use White River near Oglala, SD data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

Upstream and downstream on the White River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the White River in full.

Other gauges in this subbasin