Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
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.
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 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of James River near Grace City?
The James River near Grace City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06468170) 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 near Grace City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for James River near Grace City is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when James River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add James River near Grace City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the James River near Grace City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Foster County, North Dakota at coordinates 47.5581°N, 98.8625°W. USGS site number: 06468170. 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.