James River near Scotland, SD
Is James River near Scotland, SD flooding right now?
James River near Scotland, SD measured 5.06 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.9 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.06 ft
Streamflow
499 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.22 ft on Fri, Sep 13, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 12.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.22 ft | 2019-09-13 |
| 20.45 ft | 1984-06-23 |
| 20.23 ft | 2024-06-21 |
| 19.88 ft | 2001-04-13 |
| 19.81 ft | 1997-04-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| James River near Yankton, SD | 18.7 mi | Yankton County |
| Missouri River at Yankton, SD | 25.2 mi | Yankton County |
| Lewis and Clark Lake at Springfield, SD | 26.0 mi | Bon Homme County |
| West Fork Vermillion River near Parker, SD | 26.8 mi | Turner County |
| Choteau Creek near Avon, SD | 29.8 mi | Bon Homme 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.