Flooding along the James River from spring heavy rain and snowmelt continued through June, except ending on the lower James River late in June. Water levels along the river fell very slowly through June, with highest stages at the start of the month. The flooding affected farmland and pastureland near the river, with flooding of low lying roads gradually decreasing.

Flood in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-09 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITCHELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Moderate flooding along the James River decreased very slowly during June, although the river remained above flood stage at the end of the month. The highest stage at Mitchell was 3.0 feet above flood stage at the start of the month. The lingering flooding affected farmland and pastureland near the river, while flooding of low lying roads slowly decreased.

Flood in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-09 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Moderate flooding along the James River decreased very slowly during June, although the river remained above flood stage at the end of the month. The highest stages were at the start of the month. The lingering flooding affected farmland and pastureland near the river, while flooding of low lying roads slowly decreased.

Flood in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-09 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Moderate flooding along the James River decreased very slowly during June, although the river remained above flood stage at the end of the month. The highest stages were at the start of the month. The lingering flooding affected farmland and pastureland near the river, while flooding of low lying roads slowly decreased.

Flood in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-09 00:00:00 to 21-JUN-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LESTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Minor to Moderate flooding along the James River decreased slowly during June. The highest stage near Scotland was 1.6 feet above flood stage at the start of the month, with the river falling below flood stage at that location on June 21st. The lingering flooding affected farmland and pastureland near the river, while flooding of low lying roads decreased.

Flood in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-09 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITCHCOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Moderate flooding along the James River decreased very slowly during June, although the river remained above flood stage at the end of the month. The highest stage at Huron was 2.3 feet above flood stage at the start of the month. The lingering flooding affected farmland and pastureland near the river, while flooding of low lying roads slowly decreased.

Flood in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-JUN-09 00:00:00 to 30-JUN-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Moderate flooding along the James River decreased very slowly during June, although the river remained above flood stage at the end of the month. The highest stage near Forestburg was 2.4 feet above flood stage at the start of the month. The lingering flooding affected farmland and pastureland near the river, while flooding of low lying roads slowly decreased.