River levels near Columbia, South Dakota

5 gauges within ~12 miles · data refreshed 7 min ago · all South Dakota river levels

4 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Readings may be delayed; check the observation time on each gauge page. This summary does not establish whether streets or unmonitored waterways near Columbia are flooding.

James River at Columbia, SDNo flooding · 4.1 ft / 13 ft flood · Elm River at Westport, SDNo flooding · 4.3 ft / 14 ft flood · Elm River near Ordway, SDNo flooding · 4.0 ft / 13 ft flood · Moccasin Creek at Aberdeen, SDNo flooding · 1.5 ft / 6 ft flood · James River below Columbia, SDNo current data
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.