James River At Nd-Sd State Line Realtime Data
JAMES RIVER AT ND-SD STATE LINE
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
53
Discharge (cfs)
87.5
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 53 cfs, and a gauge height of 87.52 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 48 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Pipestem Creek and the White Stone Creek. The river also flows through several dams, including the Jamestown Dam and the Oahe Dam. Seasonally, the river experiences major flooding during the spring and summer months due to heavy rainfall. Interestingly, the river is popular for canoeing, fishing, and kayaking, with its calm waters and beautiful scenery making it a popular recreational spot for students and tourists alike. Its aquifer also provides a source of drinking water to the surrounding communities.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 1,290.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 87.52 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1288.4 ft |
| Temperature, water, degC | 0.0 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 53.3 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 10% |
| Year Over Year Average | 558 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,230 cfs |
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