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RIVER GAUGE · JAMES RIVER

James River near Forestburg

Sanborn County, South Dakota

Water level4.77 ft
Flow146 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14.5 ft
Major flood18 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Apr 5, 199720.61 ft25,600 cfs
Mar 24, 201120.27 ft28,400 cfs
Mar 24, 201019.14 ft19,800 cfs

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