RIVER GAUGE · JAMES RIVER
James River near Grace City
Foster County, North Dakota
Water level3.97 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17.3 ft
James River tops 82nd Ave NE bridge south of Grace City.
- 13 ft
Left bank overflows.
- 11 ft
Right bank overflows.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2009 | 17.74 ft | 7,910 cfs |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 17.54 ft | 8,140 cfs |
| Mar 20, 1996 | 16.18 ft | — |
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