James River near Springfield, MO
Is James River near Springfield, MO flooding right now?
James River near Springfield, MO measured 4.47 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.47 ft
Streamflow
64 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.2 ft on Fri, Jun 19, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 15.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.2 ft | 2015-06-19 |
| 22 ft | 1909-07-01 |
| 20.9 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 19.45 ft | 2015-07-02 |
| 19.45 ft | 1993-09-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson Creek near Springfield, MO | 1.9 mi | Greene County |
| Jones Branch near Springfield, MO | 2.5 mi | Greene County |
| Wilson Creek at Springfield, MO | 7.5 mi | Greene County |
| South Fork Dry Sac River near Springfield, MO | 8.4 mi | Greene County |
| South Creek near Springfield, MO | 8.8 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.