Major Flood
21 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on 309th St.
27 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the railroad bridge near 309th St.
25 ft
Hwy 81 may be in danger of flooding. The bridge on 303rd St at the gauge will be overtopped
22 ft
303rd St east of the gauge location begins to flood. Some levees protecting structures along the river may be in danger of being overtopped.
21 ft
Water approaches Hwy 46 and may begin to overtop it.
18.5 ft
SW Jim River Road near 305th Street begins flooding as does NE Jim River Rd near 300th St.
17 ft
SW Jim River Road north of 303rd Street begins flooding.
16 ft
SW Jim River Road near 301st St floods.
14 ft
Significant agricultural flooding with the floodplain roughly a mile wide in some areas.
12 ft
Agricultural flooding begins off the left bank near the gauge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2019 | 27.84 ft | 47,200 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 24.34 ft | 26,400 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 22.94 ft | 28,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River near Yankton?
The James River near Yankton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06478513) 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 Yankton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River near Yankton is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when James River rises?
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Where is the James River near Yankton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yankton County, South Dakota at coordinates 42.9958°N, 97.3694°W. USGS site number: 06478513. 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 48 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.