James River near Stratford
Spink County, South Dakota
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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