James River at Galena, MO
Is James River at Galena, MO flooding right now?
No — James River at Galena, MO is at 4.26 ft, 10.7 ft below its 15 ft flood stage, as of 78 min ago.
Gauge height
4.26 ft
Streamflow
278 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.97 ft on Sun, Apr 30, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 20.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 26.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.97 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 35.96 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 34.1 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 33.46 ft | 1993-09-25 |
| 30.95 ft | 2011-04-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Creek below Jenkins, MO | 9.5 mi | Barry County |
| Finley Creek below Riverdale, MO | 13.8 mi | Christian County |
| James River near Boaz, MO | 14.9 mi | Christian County |
| Roark Creek at Branson, MO | 15.2 mi | Taney County |
| Bull Creek near Walnut Shade, MO | 15.3 mi | Taney County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.