James River
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT at gauge 06477000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
Where James River is measured
9 USGS gauges on James River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.
USGS Gauges on James River
| Gauge | Station | Water temp? |
|---|---|---|
| 06471000 | JAMES RIVER AT COLUMBIA, SD | — |
| 06472000 | JAMES RIVER NEAR STRATFORD, SD | — |
| 06473000 | JAMES RIVER AT ASHTON, SD | — |
| 06475000 | JAMES RIVER NEAR REDFIELD, SD | — |
| 06476000 | JAMES RIVER AT HURON, SD | — |
| 06477000 | JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG, SD | — |
| 06478000 | JAMES RIVER NEAR MITCHELL, SD | — |
| 06478500 | JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND, SD | — |
| 06478513 | JAMES RIVER NEAR YANKTON, SD | — |
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Where to stay near James River
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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).