Is the James River flooding?
The James River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Missouri. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the James River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Missouri river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is James River near Springfield, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.20 ft on 19 June 2015, carrying 50,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1909 (71 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.78 ft, 18.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James River near Springfield, MO | No flooding | 3.78 ft | 12 ft | |
| James River near Boaz, MO | No flooding | 2.35 ft | 10 ft | |
| James River at Galena, MO | No flooding | 3.78 ft | 15 ft |