James River at LaMoure
North Dakota — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in La Moure County, North Dakota on the James River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06470500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Dikes are topped when river level reaches 18-20 feet.
17.5 ft
The two western-most city lagoons are threatened with inundation.
16.6 ft
Water begins to appear on Highway 13 about 0.5 to 1.0 mile west of LaMoure.
16 ft
South side of County Highway 13 floods. The town of Lamoure does not flood at this height.
15 ft
Water starts to threaten the northwest side of town near the John Deere dealer.
14 ft
Urban flood stage.
13.7 ft
Rising water begins to affect the city of LaMoure's sewer system. Water restrictions have been used in the past to counteract these effects.
9.3 ft
Small dam downstream from gage floods.
8 ft
Rural flood stage.
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 14, 2009 | 17.56 ft | 12,200 cfs |
| Apr 14, 2009 | 17.56 ft | 12,200 cfs |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 16.52 ft | 5,150 cfs |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 16.52 ft | 5,150 cfs |
| May 23, 1969 | 16.2 ft | 6,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River at LaMoure?
The James River at LaMoure gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06470500) 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 at LaMoure?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River at LaMoure is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when James River rises?
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Where is the James River at LaMoure gauge located?
The gauge is located in La Moure County, North Dakota at coordinates 46.3553°N, 98.3058°W. USGS site number: 06470500. 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
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.