Streamflow discharge was last observed at 24 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.27 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 63 .
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.
| Elevation | 1,382.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.27 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 24.2 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1377.73 ft |
| Temperature, water, degC | 0.1 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 7% |
| Year Over Year Average | 376 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 2,460 cfs |