Flooding on James River persists for more than a year, South Dakota

Flooding on James River persists for more than a year, South Dakota

Flooding on James River in South Dakota has been persisting for more than a year now. During the 2019 flood season, the water levels reached 4.9 m (16.2 feet)– its highest since 2010. This spring, forecasters are expecting major to moderate inundations in 23…

Rising waters on the James River

Rising waters on the James River

Midwestern snow continued melting, and Midwestern rivers continued rising in early April 2011. The Advanced Hydrological Prediction Service (AHPS) of the U.S. National Weather Service issued flood warnings for cities along the James River in South Dakota, including