Missouri River at Yankton, SD
Is Missouri River at Yankton, SD flooding right now?
Missouri River at Yankton, SD measured 10.84 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.84 ft
Streamflow
27,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 50.5 ft on Tue, Apr 5, 1881.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 12.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 50.5 ft | 1881-04-05 |
| 35.5 ft | 1952-04-13 |
| 34.8 ft | 1932-03-22 |
| 33.6 ft | 1943-04-08 |
| 31.6 ft | 1950-04-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| James River near Yankton, SD | 9.0 mi | Yankton County |
| Bow Creek near Wynot, Nebr. | 13.2 mi | Cedar County |
| Bow Creek near St. James, Nebr. | 15.7 mi | Cedar County |
| Missouri River near St. James, NE | 17.3 mi | Cedar County |
| Vermillion River near Vermillion, SD | 24.0 mi | Clay 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.