James River (MO) near Springfield
Greene County, Missouri
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
River levels reach the bottom of the bridge deck of the bridge on Campbell Avenue, downstream from the gage site.
- 21.55 ft
Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
- 20.92 ft
This is the level reached on April 30, 2017.
- 20 ft
Flood waters impact the north-bound Highway 65 off-ramp to James River Freeway (Highway 60).
- 17.28 ft
Hazardous floating conditions at Lake Springfield Dam.
- 15 ft
Flood waters cover Kisner Road and South Farm Road 193 near the gage site.
- 12 ft
Flood waters cover portions of South Farm Road 193 three tenths of a mile upstream from the gage on the west side of the river.
- 8 ft
River levels approach portions of South Farm Road 193 upstream from the gage site.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2015 | 22.2 ft | 88,305 cfs |
| Jun 30, 1909 | 22 ft | 62,000 cfs |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 20.9 ft | 41,100 cfs |
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