Flooding along the James River from earlier heavy rain and snow melt continued  through all of May. Flooding was moderate to major, with only slow changes in the river stages. The flooding affected farmland and pastureland, and caused continued closure of some roads.

Flood in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-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 to major flooding continued along the James River. The river crested early in the month at 4.0 feet above flood stage near Forestburg on May 4th. The river then began a very slow fall. Several roads remained closed, and pastureland and farmland along the river remained flooded.

Flood in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-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 to major flooding continued along the James River. The river crested early in the month at 4.9 feet above flood stage at Mitchell on May 6th. The river then began a very slow fall. Several roads remained closed, and pastureland and farmland along the river remained flooded. Flooding of a mobile home area near the river in Mitchell slowly abated during the month.

Flood in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-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 to major flooding continued along the James River. The river crested early in the month, then began a very slow fall. Several roads remained closed, and pastureland and farmland along the river remained flooded.

Flood in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-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 to major flooding continued along the James River. The river crested early in the month, then began a very slow fall. Several roads remained closed, and pastureland and farmland along the river remained flooded.

Flood in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-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 to major flooding continued along the James River. The river crested early in the month at 5.6 feet above flood stage at Huron on May 4th. The river then began a very slow fall. Several roads remained closed, and pastureland and farmland along the river remained flooded.

Flood in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-MAY-09 00:00:00 to 31-MAY-09 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LESTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Moderate to major flooding continued along the James River. The river crested early in the month at 4.0 feet above flood stage near Scotland. The river then began a very slow fall. Several roads remained closed, and pastureland and farmland along the river remained flooded.