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RIVER GAUGE · JAMES RIVER

James River near Mitchell

Hanson County, South Dakota

Water level10.27 ft
Flow176 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood21.5 ft
Major flood24 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Apr 10, 200125.33 ft24,700 cfs
Mar 24, 201125.2 ft28,400 cfs
Sep 12, 201925.05 ft26,100 cfs

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