James River near Mitchell, SD
Is James River near Mitchell, SD flooding right now?
James River near Mitchell, SD measured 10.55 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.55 ft
Streamflow
234 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.33 ft on Wed, Apr 11, 2001.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21.5 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 13.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.33 ft | 2001-04-11 |
| 25.2 ft | 2011-03-25 |
| 25.05 ft | 2019-09-13 |
| 25.03 ft | 2010-06-16 |
| 24.38 ft | 2007-05-10 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Firesteel Creek near Mount Vernon, SD | 18.2 mi | Davison County |
| James River near Forestburg, SD | 23.0 mi | Sanborn County |
| Little Vermillion River near Salem, SD | 29.0 mi | McCook County |
| James River near Scotland, SD | 35.6 mi | Hutchinson County |
| West Fork Vermillion River near Parker, SD | 39.4 mi | Turner 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.