James River at Nd-Sd State Line
Is James River at Nd-Sd State Line flooding right now?
James River at Nd-Sd State Line measured 87.32 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 93 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
87.32 ft
Streamflow
181 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 93 ft, with major flooding at 96 ft. The highest crest on record was 98.04 ft on Tue, Apr 1, 1997.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 92 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 93 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 94.5 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 96 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 98.04 ft | 1997-04-01 |
| 96.35 ft | 2009-04-18 |
| 95.71 ft | 2019-11-04 |
| 95.51 ft | 2010-03-27 |
| 95.38 ft | 2011-04-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Maple River at Nd-Sd State Line | 13.4 mi | Dickey County |
| Bear Creek near Oakes, ND | 20.5 mi | Dickey County |
| James River below Columbia, SD | 23.7 mi | Brown County |
| James River at Columbia, SD | 23.9 mi | Brown County |
| Elm River at Westport, SD | 24.8 mi | Brown 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.