RIVER GAUGE · JAMES RIVER
James River at Jamestown
Stutsman County, North Dakota
Water level2.56 ft
Flow13 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Major damage to homes and businesses at this level.
- 15 ft
Highways 10, 52 and 281 become flooded.
- 12 ft
River is out of its banks at gaging station.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 1969 | 16.94 ft | 6,330 cfs |
| May 12, 1950 | 15.82 ft | 6,390 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1950 | 15.73 ft | 6,120 cfs |
More on James River
UpstreamJames River at Jamestown Dam ↗
DownstreamJames River at LaMoure
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