Floyd River at James, IA
Is Floyd River at James, IA flooding right now?
Floyd River at James, IA measured 8.88 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 17.1 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.88 ft
Streamflow
305 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.39 ft on Sun, Jun 23, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 17.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 21.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 25.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.39 ft | 2024-06-23 |
| 31.48 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 28.85 ft | 1983-06-21 |
| 28.19 ft | 1979-03-23 |
| 28.13 ft | 1971-02-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Creek near Hinton, IA | 4.3 mi | Plymouth County |
| Perry Creek at 38th Street at Sioux City, IA | 5.8 mi | Woodbury County |
| Missouri River at Sioux City, IA | 8.1 mi | Dakota County |
| Perry Creek near Millnerville, IA | 8.6 mi | Plymouth County |
| Big Sioux River at Sioux City, IA | 9.3 mi | Woodbury County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.