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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Floyd River at James are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Gauge - at Merrill Upstream Gauge
Zoom Level:14
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 34
Moderate Flood Stage: 30
Flood Stage: 26
Action Stage: 24
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 31.48 ft on 03/15/2019
(2) 28.85 ft on 06/21/1983
(3) 28.19 ft on 03/23/1979
(4) 28.13 ft on 02/19/1971
(5) 27.70 ft on 09/22/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 13.73 ft on 02/27/2023
(2) 9.13 ft on 04/10/2021
(3) 13.18 ft on 12/30/2019
(4) 31.48 ft on 03/15/2019
(5) 27.70 ft on 09/22/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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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.
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38 The levees in and around Sioux City downstream of the gage begin to be overtopped. The bridge at the gauge location on CR 70 is overtopped.
36 Flooding begins to affect the town of James.
35.5 The railroad tracks in Sioux City should be closed.
34.5 Approximately 3700 acres of farm land are flooded.
34 The northbound lane of Highway 75 is flooded, and the railroad company begins to shut down operations.
32 Water approaches the railroad tracks and may overtop them in some locations.
31.5 Flooding begins to affect the farm levees, and about 3200 acres of farm land are flooded.
30 The lowest portions of County Highway C70 begins to flood. Outbuildings near the gauge location may begin to flood.
28.5 Approximately 2100 acres of farm land are flooded.
27.5 Approximately 1500 acres of farm land are flooded.
26 Flooding begins to affect the low lying agricultural lands.
24 The lowest banks are overtopped with minor lowland flooding.
18 The Floyd River levee gates in Sioux City begin closing.
Photos
(1) Upstream View (9/24/2023)
(2) Downstream View (9/24/2023)

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