James River near Ashton
Spink County, South Dakota
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24.5 ft
The bridge at the gauge on 165th/County Rd 14 is overtopped. 170th west of the bridge is flooded with most river crossings inaccessible due to flooding. Several additional structures are also flooded.
- 22.5 ft
Several outbuildings near and north of the gauge on 165th/County Rd 14 begin to flood. The water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 165th/County Rd 14.
- 21 ft
The lowest portions of 165th/County Rd 14 begin to flood. At least one house a couple miles north of the gauge begins to flood. Water overtops the bridge on 167th southeast of Ashton.
- 19.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 167th southeast of Ashton.
- 16 ft
161st begins to flood.
- 15 ft
Significant amounts of farm land begin flooding.
- 14 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 161st northeast of Ashton.
- 13 ft
Flooding begins to affect some crop land along with moderate flooding of pasture and low-lying areas.
- 11 ft
Flooding of low-lying pasture and wooded areas begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1997 | 26.64 ft | 20,700 cfs |
| Mar 21, 2010 | 25.25 ft | 8,510 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 24.4 ft | 9,520 cfs |
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