Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
11.5 ft
Action Stage
10.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.5 ft
Water overtops the dike at the wastewater treatment plant.
22 ft
Riverside Park in Huron begins to flood from water overtopping the dike.
21.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Highway 14 and reaches the top of the dike in Memorial Park.
20.5 ft
Memorial Park in Huron will be flooded. The lowest portion of 221st in northern Sanborn County begins to flood.
19.5 ft
Hwy 14 may begin flooding west of the bridge in Huron. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gaging location.
19 ft
Most county roads along the river east of Highway 37 are flooded.
17 ft
3rd Street east of the bridge in Huron begins flooding.
16.5 ft
Portions of Jersey, Riverside, and Sherman streets in Huron may begin flooding.
15 ft
Approximately 16000 acres of agricultural land around Huron will be flooded. The lowest portion of Jersey and Waibel Dr may also be flooded if flow from the creek is high.
14 ft
A few county and township roads in Beadle County will be flooded.
11.5 ft
Rural and agricultural areas begin to experience flooding
10.5 ft
The lowest banks begin to be overtopped flooding low lying areas near the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1997 | 21.28 ft | 23,400 cfs |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 20.07 ft | 19,900 cfs |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 19.72 ft | 17,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River at Huron?
The James River at Huron gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06476000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for James River at Huron?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River at Huron is 11.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when James River rises?
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Where is the James River at Huron gauge located?
The gauge is located in Beadle County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.3636°N, 98.1989°W. USGS site number: 06476000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.