Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
The lower portion of the Big Bend Bridge begins to flood.
24 ft
Major Flood Stage. Structures and many low lying roads near the river become damaged by debris in the water.
18 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water approaches structures near the river. Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
16 ft
Low water crossing on the west side of the bridge at the gage site floods. Low lying areas on the west side of the river are under several feet of water. Shelvin Rock Access is flooded by several feet of water.
14 ft
Approximate level when Hootentown Access and Campground downstream of the gage floods.
10 ft
Low lying areas near the river flood. Flows may be dangerous for canoers.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | 25.1 ft | 48,433 cfs |
| Mar 18, 2008 | 23.55 ft | 41,900 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 22.96 ft | 39,899 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
JAMM7
River
James River (MO)
County
Christian, MO
Coordinates
37.0067°N, 93.3647°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River (MO) near Boaz?
The James River (MO) near Boaz gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07052250) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for James River (MO) near Boaz?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River (MO) near Boaz is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when James River (MO) rises?
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Where is the James River (MO) near Boaz gauge located?
The gauge is located in Christian County, Missouri at coordinates 37.0067°N, 93.3647°W. USGS site number: 07052250. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.