James River near Hecla
Brown County, South Dakota
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 100.1 ft
Water goes over 104th St. bridge.
- 98.3 ft
Road goes under water on 100th St. at gage site.
- 96.9 ft
Water reaches bottom of bridge (SE corner) at 100th St. gage site.
- 96.4 ft
Low area west of 104th St. bridge under water.
- 95.9 ft
Water along north edge of 104th St. west of bridge at low spot.
- 95.1 ft
Circular road at day use area on 104th St. under water.
- 94.5 ft
Much of intersection at 103rd/403rd streets under water. 103rd St. west of intersection has water. Entire road west of gage on 100th St. under water.
- 94 ft
North edge of road west of gage on 100th St. sees water.
- 93 ft
Mainly agricultural land impacts. Initial areas of water affecting 100th/103rd streets.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1997 | 98.04 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2009 | 96.35 ft | 11,800 cfs |
| Nov 3, 2019 | 95.71 ft | 4,250 cfs |
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