James River near Boaz, MO
Is James River near Boaz, MO flooding right now?
James River near Boaz, MO measured 2.47 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.47 ft
Streamflow
87 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.1 ft on Sun, Apr 30, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 15.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.1 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 23.55 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 22.96 ft | 2015-06-20 |
| 22.1 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 20.82 ft | 2011-04-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Finley Creek below Riverdale, MO | 3.0 mi | Christian County |
| Wilson Creek near Battlefield, MO | 8.0 mi | Greene County |
| Wilson Creek near Brookline, MO | 9.7 mi | Greene County |
| South Creek near Springfield, MO | 10.1 mi | Greene County |
| Wilson Creek near Springfield, MO | 11.2 mi | Greene 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.