MISSOURI RIVER NEAR ST. JAMES, NE
Is MISSOURI RIVER NEAR ST. JAMES, NE flooding right now?
No — MISSOURI RIVER NEAR ST. JAMES, NE is at 32.58 ft, 12.4 ft below its 45 ft flood stage, as of 56 min ago.
Gauge height
32.58 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 45 ft, with major flooding at 50 ft. The highest crest on record was 39.5 ft on Fri, Mar 15, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 43 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 45 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 48 ft | 15.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 17.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39.5 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 36.61 ft | 2015-01-05 |
| 35.96 ft | 2014-09-12 |
| 35.85 ft | 2025-12-30 |
| 35.62 ft | 2024-06-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| BOW CREEK NR ST. JAMES, NEBR. | 4.0 mi | Cedar County |
| Bow Creek near Wynot, Nebr. | 4.6 mi | Cedar County |
| Missouri River near Maskell, Nebr. | 7.3 mi | Dixon County |
| VERMILLION RIVER NEAR VERMILLION,SD | 8.9 mi | Clay County |
| MISSOURI RIVER AT YANKTON, SD | 17.4 mi | Yankton 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.