James River at Jamestown, ND
Is James River at Jamestown, ND flooding right now?
James River at Jamestown, ND measured 3.48 ft on 2026-10-27 17:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.48 ft
Streamflow
81 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.94 ft on Fri, Apr 11, 1969.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 12.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.94 ft | 1969-04-11 |
| 15.82 ft | 1950-05-13 |
| 15.73 ft | 1950-04-17 |
| 15.18 ft | 1966-03-19 |
| 14.31 ft | 1948-04-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| James River on 5Th St In Jamestown, ND | 2.3 mi | Stutsman County |
| Pipestem Creek near Buchanan, ND | 16.5 mi | Stutsman County |
| James River on State Highway 46 near Adrian, ND | 18.7 mi | LaMoure County |
| Pipestem Creek near Pingree, ND | 23.5 mi | Stutsman County |
| Sheyenne River below Baldhill Dam, ND | 29.9 mi | Barnes 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.