James River at Ashton, SD
Is James River at Ashton, SD flooding right now?
James River at Ashton, SD measured 3.75 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.3 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.75 ft
Streamflow
135 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.64 ft on Sun, Apr 6, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 12.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.64 ft | 1997-04-06 |
| 25.25 ft | 2010-03-22 |
| 24.4 ft | 2011-04-28 |
| 23.2 ft | 2019-04-23 |
| 22.96 ft | 2009-04-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| James River near Redfield, SD | 6.1 mi | Spink County |
| James River near Stratford, SD | 17.3 mi | Spink County |
| Moccasin Creek near Aberdeen, SD | 26.4 mi | Brown County |
| Moccasin Creek at Aberdeen, SD | 32.6 mi | Brown County |
| Foot Creek near Aberdeen, SD | 36.2 mi | Brown 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.