River stage
St. James, Missouri River
- River level
- 32.04 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- Recent high
- 32.89 ft
- Recent low
- 31.91 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MSJN1
- 30-day change
- -0.60 ft
- Average
- 32.36 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 39.50 ft
In brief
The Missouri River at St. James, NE read 32.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.96 ft below action stage. That is 0.60 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MSJN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.50 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 2 | 36.61 ft | 2015-01-05 |
| 3 | 35.96 ft | 2014-09-12 |
| 4 | 35.85 ft | 2025-12-30 |
| 5 | 35.62 ft | 2024-06-25 |
| 6 | 34.91 ft | 2020-04-01 |
| 7 | 34.56 ft | 2017-01-14 |
| 8 | 34.43 ft | 2022-01-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 43.00 ft
Minor flooding of agricultural land begins on the South Dakota side of the river.
- 45.00 ft
The boat ramp and parking lot at Brooky Bottom Park begin to flood. Significant flooding of agricultural lands begins on the South Dakota side of the river, and water reaches into some yards on the Nebraska side.
- 48.00 ft
Some cabins in and downstream of Brooky Bottom Park are flooded.
- 50.00 ft
Houses along Blue Ribbon Lane downstream of the gauge on the Nebraska side will begin flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Missouri River flooding at St. James?
No. The Missouri River at St. James is at 32.04 ft, 10.96 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at St. James?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 43 ft, minor flooding 45 ft, moderate flooding 48 ft and major flooding 50 ft.
What is the highest the Missouri River has been at St. James?
The highest crest on record is 39.5 ft, on 2019-03-15.
Is the Missouri River high or low right now at St. James?
At 32.04 ft it is higher than 8% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MSJN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06478523). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.