What is the current flow on James River?
James River is currently flowing at 9.55 cfs at USGS gauge 06471000 as of Oct 1, 4:00 PM UTC.
James River at Columbia Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.25 ft
Flow 9.55 cfs · as of Oct 1, 4:00 PM UTC
Flow is 9.55 cfs.
Flow
9.55 cfs
Gauge Height
4.25 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 44% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 12 to 10 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 06471000 is a public stream gauge on James River in South Dakota. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
63° / 55°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Fri, Oct 2
Overcast
61° / 40°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Overcast
70° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 16 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On James River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- JAMES RIVER BELOW COLUMBIA, SD · 0.3 mi
- JAMES RIVER NEAR STRATFORD, SD · 25.3 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- ELM RIVER NEAR ORDWAY, SD · 5.7 mi
- ELM RIVER AT WESTPORT, SD · 9.7 mi
- MOCCASIN CREEK AT ABERDEEN, SD · 11.5 mi
- FOOT CREEK NEAR ABERDEEN, SD · 14.2 mi
- MOCCASIN CREEK NEAR ABERDEEN, SD · 17.8 mi
- ELM RIVER NEAR FREDERICK, SD · 24.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on James River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for James River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near James River?
Other gauges on James River worth checking include JAMES RIVER BELOW COLUMBIA, SD (0.3 miles away), JAMES RIVER NEAR STRATFORD, SD (25.3 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for James River?
The forecast for today near James River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 63°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
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