Floyd River at James, IA
Is Floyd River at James, IA flooding right now?
No — Floyd River at James, IA is at 8.77 ft, 17.2 ft below its 26 ft flood stage, as of 33 min ago.
Gauge height
8.77 ft
Streamflow
271 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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 15.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 25.2 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 |
Last 7 days
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 |
| Perry Creek near Millnerville, IA | 8.6 mi | Plymouth County |
| BIG SIOUX RIVER AT SIOUX CITY, IA | 9.3 mi | Woodbury County |
| Elliott Creek at Lawton, IA | 9.3 mi | Woodbury County |
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