Lower James HUC8 10160011
A 9,429 km² sub-basin of the Missouri region in SD. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-10-13); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
72
Moderate
Drought index
144
Moderate
Area in D2+
0%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
0%
of 4 reporting
Median flow
75%
p42 of record
Water assets
7,864
8 springs · 6,163 wells
USGS gauges (5)
- JAMES RIVER NEAR YANKTON, SD06478513115 cfsp27 · normal
- JAMES RIVER NEAR FORESTBURG, SD0647700057 cfsp42 · normal
- FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON, SD064775000 cfsp43 · normal
- JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND, SD06478500125 cfsp54 · normal
- JAMES RIVER NEAR MITCHELL, SD06478000394 cfsno long-term record
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p42 |
| 2026-10-21 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p48 |
| 2026-10-20 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p42 |
| 2026-10-19 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p40 |
| 2026-10-18 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p47 |
| 2026-10-17 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p51 |
| 2026-10-16 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p51 |
| 2026-10-15 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p46 |
| 2026-10-14 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p42 |
| 2026-10-13 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p47 |
| 2026-10-12 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p47 |
| 2026-10-11 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p52 |
| 2026-10-10 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p52 |
| 2026-10-09 | 144 | 0 | 0/4 | p52 |
Top water assets
- 76Todd Worrellwell
- 76Rockport Httrn Brthriver
- 76Dean Lowriewell
- 76Rosedale Httrn Brthriver
- 76Anna Marie Holzbauerwell
- 76Maxwell Colonyriver
- 76Brian Herrboldtwell
- 76Dale Olsonwell
- 76Harry T Bosworthriver
- 76Lcm Partnershipwell