Major Flood
18.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
The bridge at the gauge location on 148th/County Rd 27 is overtopped.
23 ft
Water approaches Hwy 20 and may flood the lowest portions west of the bridge.
22 ft
The bridge on 151st St is overtopped.
20 ft
The bridges on 395th Ave as well as 142nd St are overtopped.
18.5 ft
395th Ave/County Rd 16 as well as 142nd/County Rd 23 both may begin to flood creating significant travel impacts to the area. 151st St is also flooded and the bridge on 146th Street is overtopped.
17 ft
Additional county roads begin to flood, including 146th St.
16 ft
137th Street and 140th Street begin to flood as does 391st Ave north of Hwy 20.
14 ft
Significant amounts of agricultural lands begin flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2011 | 21.57 ft | 9,460 cfs |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 20.08 ft | 6,850 cfs |
| Apr 25, 2009 | 19.98 ft | 9,910 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River near Stratford?
The James River near Stratford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06472000) 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 Stratford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River near Stratford is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 18.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when James River rises?
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Where is the James River near Stratford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Spink County, South Dakota at coordinates 45.2416°N, 98.3915°W. USGS site number: 06472000. 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.