James River near Redfield
South Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Spink County, South Dakota on the James River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06475000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
25 ft
8,700 cfs
Moderate Flood
22 ft
6,200 cfs
Minor Flood
20 ft
4,390 cfs
Action Stage
19 ft
4,100 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
The bridge on 182nd St is overtopped.
31 ft
The bridge on County Road 15 one mile northwest of the gauge is overtopped. The lowest portions of 396th Street north of 182nd Street may also begin to flood.
29 ft
Impacts begin at some structures at the colonies along the river.
28 ft
At least a couple of homes along this stretch of the river are flooded or in danger of flooding.
26 ft
SD Highway 28 at the Spink/Beadle county line floods and water approaches Highway 212 and may begin to flood the lowest portions just west of the bridge. The water reaches the bottom of the bridge on County Road 15 one mile northwest of the gauge. 182nd St east of the bridge also begins to flood.
25 ft
390th Ave north of the bridge is flooded and the bridge itself begins to be overtopped.
24 ft
Water goes over the top of the bridge at the gauging location on 388th Ave as well as on 395th Ave. A few outbuildings a couple miles downstream of the gauge may also begin to flood.
23 ft
The water reaches the bottom of the bridge 2 miles east of the gauge
22 ft
Significant amounts of agricultural and wooded areas begins
21 ft
179th Street east of the bridge and 396th Ave between 177th and 176th floods. Fishers Ln near Fisher Grove State Park may also begin to flood. The water reaches the bottom of the bridge at the gauging location on 388th Ave.
20 ft
Flooding of low-lying agricultural and pasture land begins
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1997 | 31.1 ft | 17,000 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 31.1 ft | 17,000 cfs |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 29.4 ft | 15,100 cfs |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 29.4 ft | 15,100 cfs |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 28.09 ft | 12,700 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River near Redfield?
The James River near Redfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06475000) 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 Redfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River near Redfield is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
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Where is the James River near Redfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Spink County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.9105°N, 98.4720°W. USGS site number: 06475000. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.