RIVER GAUGE · JAMES RIVER
James River at LaMoure
La Moure County, North Dakota
Water level7.18 ft
Flow57 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2009 | 17.56 ft | 12,200 cfs |
| Mar 27, 2009 | 16.52 ft | 5,150 cfs |
| May 23, 1969 | 16.2 ft | 6,800 cfs |
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