James River near Yankton, SD
Is James River near Yankton, SD flooding right now?
James River near Yankton, SD measured 3.40 ft on 2026-10-27 18:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.6 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.40 ft
Streamflow
124 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.84 ft on Sat, Sep 14, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 17.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.84 ft | 2019-09-14 |
| 24.34 ft | 1984-06-23 |
| 22.94 ft | 1997-04-09 |
| 22.75 ft | 2010-03-20 |
| 22.24 ft | 2011-03-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River at Yankton, SD | 9.0 mi | Yankton County |
| James River near Scotland, SD | 18.8 mi | Hutchinson County |
| Bow Creek near Wynot, Nebr. | 18.8 mi | Cedar County |
| Bow Creek near St. James, Nebr. | 21.6 mi | Cedar County |
| Missouri River near St. James, NE | 21.7 mi | Cedar 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.