Can you swim here today?
White River Valley Overlook
Wall, South Dakota · Vista point
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of October 19, 2026, USGS gauge 06446500, 8.2 miles away, reports a streamflow of 35 ft³/s near White River Valley Overlook but no water-temperature reading.
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 06446500, as of Oct 19, 10:00 AM UTC
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 28 ft³/s over 24 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 19, 10:00 AM UTC
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 28 ft³/s over 24 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for South Dakota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITE RIVER NEAR INTERIOR, SD (8.2 mi away), as of Oct 19, 10:00 AM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.