Skip Navigation Link weather.gov  
NOAA logo - Click to go to the NOAA homepage National Weather Service NWS logo - Click to go to the NWS homepage
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service

  
 
Weather Forecast Office Aberdeen, SD Missouri Basin River Forecast Center

This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center.
Hydrograph River at a Glance Download Weekly Chance of
Exceeding Levels
Chance of Exceeding Levels
During Entire Period
James River near Redfield Probabalistic Stage Forecast Graph
About this graph
NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

Forecasts for the James River near Redfield are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

Return to Area Map

Upstream Gauge - near Ashton Upstream Gauge Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Huron

Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:25
Moderate Flood Stage:22
Flood Stage:20
Action Stage:19

Historical Crests
(1) 31.10 ft on 04/06/1997
(2) 29.40 ft on 03/21/2010
(3) 28.09 ft on 04/27/2011
Show More Historical Crests

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
Legend
Gauge Location
Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
Flood Impacts & Photos Collapse
31 THE BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 15 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED
26 THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 15 ONE MILE NORTHWEST OF THE GAGE...AND SD HIGHWAY 28 AT THE SPINK/BEADLE COUNTY LINE FLOODS.
25 THE BRIDGE 2 MILES EAST OF THE GAGE IS OVERTOPPED
24 WATER GOES OVER THE TOP OF THE BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN MELETTE AND BRENTFORD FLOODS
23 THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE 2 MILES EAST OF THE GAGE
22 MODERATE FLOODING OF SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AGRICULTURAL AND WOODED AREAS BEGINS
21 THE WATER REACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE BRIDGE AT THE GAGING LOCATION
20 FLOODING OF LOW-LYING AGRICULTURAL AND PASTURE LAND BEGINS

Other Data Sources:

Collaborative Agencies Collapse
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
NWS Information
National Weather Service
Aberdeen Weather Forecast Office
824 Brown County 14 South
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Ask Questions/Webmaster
Page last modified: 13-Mar-2013 6:33 PM
Disclaimer
Credits
Glossary
Privacy Policy
About Us
Career Opportunities