Major Flood
96 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
94.5 ft
Minor Flood
93 ft
Action Stage
92 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River near Hecla?
The James River near Hecla gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06470878) 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 near Hecla?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River near Hecla is 93 feet. Action stage begins at 92 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 94.5 feet, and major flooding at 96 feet.
How do I get alerts when James River rises?
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Where is the James River near Hecla gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brown County, South Dakota at coordinates 45.9364°N, 98.1743°W. USGS site number: 06470878. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.