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South Dakota · river

White River near White River

Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.

76of 100

Good

Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

Wind

13 mph

gusting to 17 mph

Air temp

78°F

37% chance of rain

River flow

-999,999 cfs

very low for this date

Wind, next 12 hours

mph
Hourly wind forecast
HourWind (mph)Gusts (mph)
5p1418
6p78
7p911
8p69
9p45
10p48
11p817
12a1627
1a1124
2a915
3a418
4a619

Is this flow normal for July 30?

Today's -999,999 cfs is 1282150% below the median for this date — which counts as very low water here.

The median flow on this date is 78 cfs, across 23 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

  • Wind13 mph — hard work, whitecaps likely-21
  • Rain37% chance in the next 6 hours-3

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.

We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.

Do your own homework

We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.

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