River stage
Jamestown, James River
- River level
- 3.77 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 5.30 ft
- Recent low
- 2.51 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JMSN8
- 30-day change
- +1.12 ft
- Average
- 3.79 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.94 ft
In brief
The James River at Jamestown, ND read 3.77 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.23 ft below action stage. That is 1.12 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JMSN8
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.94 ft | 1969-04-11 |
| 2 | 15.82 ft | 1950-05-13 |
| 3 | 15.73 ft | 1950-04-17 |
| 4 | 15.18 ft | 1966-03-19 |
| 5 | 14.31 ft | 1948-04-23 |
| 6 | 14.20 ft | 1929-03-14 |
| 7 | 14.13 ft | 2009-05-04 |
| 8 | 13.58 ft | 1993-07-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
River is out of its banks at gaging station.
- 15.00 ft
Highways 10, 52 and 281 become flooded.
- 16.00 ft
Major damage to homes and businesses at this level.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the James River flooding at Jamestown?
No. The James River at Jamestown is at 3.77 ft, 7.23 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Jamestown?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the James River has been at Jamestown?
The highest crest on record is 16.94 ft, on 1969-04-11.
Is the James River high or low right now at Jamestown?
At 3.77 ft it is higher than 59% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JMSN8); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06470000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.