James River near Redfield, SD
Is James River near Redfield, SD flooding right now?
James River near Redfield, SD measured 5.03 ft on 2026-10-27 16:45:00 UTC. That observation was 15.0 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.03 ft
Streamflow
361 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.1 ft on Sun, Apr 6, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 17.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 20.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.1 ft | 1997-04-06 |
| 29.4 ft | 2010-03-21 |
| 28.09 ft | 2011-04-27 |
| 26.94 ft | 2019-04-22 |
| 26.26 ft | 1995-05-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| James River at Ashton, SD | 6.1 mi | Spink County |
| James River near Stratford, SD | 23.2 mi | Spink County |
| Moccasin Creek near Aberdeen, SD | 32.4 mi | Brown County |
| Moccasin Creek at Aberdeen, SD | 38.7 mi | Brown County |
| James River at Huron, SD | 40.0 mi | Beadle 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.