James River At Jamestown, Nd Realtime Data
JAMES RIVER AT JAMESTOWN, ND
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
29
Discharge (cfs)
3.4
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 06470000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 29 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.35 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 30 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by numerous smaller tributaries and is regulated by several dams, including the Jamestown Dam. The flow of the river varies seasonally, with higher flows typically occurring during the spring snowmelt and after heavy rainfall events. The hydrology of the James River is of particular interest to farmers and ranchers in the region, as it affects crop yields and grazing conditions. Additionally, the river is known for its fishing opportunities, with walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass being commonly caught.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 1,382.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.35 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1377.81 ft |
| Temperature, water, degC | 0.1 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 29.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 13% |
| Year Over Year Average | 236 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 2,460 cfs |
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