Snowmelt resulted in flooding along the James River and its associated tributaries. The National Weather Service recorded an April record snow depth of 26 inches in Aberdeen on the 5th. This was followed by near normal temperatures through the latter half of the month of April. This relatively mild warmup resulted in snowmelt on top of frozen ground, and forced most of the melt into the waterways. River gauges near Columbia peaked just below major flood stage at 17.85 feet on April 30th and near Stratford just below moderate flood stage with 16.75 feet on April 30th. The gauge near Ashton peaked well above major flood stage at 19.91 feet on April 21st, which overtopped one of the bridges and impacted another near the gauge site. The gauge near Redfield peaked at 22.3 feet on April 22nd, just above moderate flood stage. Aside from the bridges and a few roads that were impacted, the main result of this high water was flooding of agricultural lands.

Flood in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-APR-23 06:15:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The James River near Stratford gauge peaked just below moderate flood stage with 16.75 feet on April 30th. This flooded significant amounts of agricultural lands as well as portions of 137th Street and 140th Street.

Flood in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-APR-23 04:00:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRENTFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The James River near Ashton peaked well above major flood stage at 19.91 feet on April 21st, which overtopped one of the bridges and impacted another near the gauge site.

Flood in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 19-APR-23 07:15:00 to 25-APR-23 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The James River near Redfield peaked at 22.3 feet on April 22nd, just above moderate flood stage with significant amounts of agricultural and wooded areas flooded.

Flood in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 18-APR-23 12:15:00 to 25-APR-23 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snowmelt resulted in flooding along Snake Creek. The river gauge near Ashton peaked at Moderate flood stage of 15.12 on 4/19. At its peak, the creek would have nearly overtopped two nearby bridges. The main impact is the flooding of agricultural lands.

Flood in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 15-APR-23 21:30:00 to 17-APR-23 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRATFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snowmelt resulted in flooding along Mud Creek. The river gauge near Brentford crested at 1276 feet on 4/17, a foot above flood stage. Water would have crossed 149th street at this height, although the main impact of this flooding would be on agricultural lands.

Flood in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-APR-23 13:30:00 to 30-APR-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The James River near Columbia crested just below major flood stage at 17.85 feet on April 30th. This flooding impacted a significant amount of agricultural lands.

Flood in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-APR-23 08:30:00 to 24-APR-23 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Snowmelt resulted in flooding along Turtle Creek. The river gauge at Redfield peaked at 9.90 on 4/19. This flooding mainly affected agricultural lands.