James River at Huron, SD
Is James River at Huron, SD flooding right now?
James River at Huron, SD measured 9.17 ft on 2026-09-11 00:00:00 UTC. That observation was 2.3 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.17 ft
Streamflow
137 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.28 ft on Sun, Apr 6, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10.5 ft | 1.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 9.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.28 ft | 1997-04-06 |
| 20.07 ft | 2011-03-26 |
| 19.72 ft | 2010-03-25 |
| 18.14 ft | 2001-04-10 |
| 17.58 ft | 2007-05-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| James River near Forestburg, SD | 27.6 mi | Sanborn County |
| James River near Redfield, SD | 40.1 mi | Spink County |
| Firesteel Creek near Mount Vernon, SD | 40.6 mi | Davison County |
| East Fork Vermillion River near Ramona, SD | 43.7 mi | Miner County |
| James River at Ashton, SD | 45.9 mi | Spink 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.