Is the James River flooding?
The James River is tracked by 7 USGS streamgauges in North Dakota. 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. 5 of 7 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 North Dakota river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is James River at Jamestown, ND. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.94 ft on 11 April 1969, carrying 6,330 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1928 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.08 ft, 13.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James River near Grace City, ND | No flooding | 4.02 ft | 12 ft | |
| James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, ND | No flooding | 0.62 ft | 9 ft | |
| James River at Jamestown, ND | No flooding | 3.08 ft | 12 ft | |
| James River at Lamoure, ND | No flooding | 7.33 ft | 14 ft | |
| James River at Nd-Sd State Line | No flooding | 87.32 ft | 93 ft | |
| James River near Manfred, ND | No current data | — | — | — |
| James River at Cnty Rd 34 near Grand Rapids, ND | No current data | — | — | — |