Total streamflow across the
James River
was last observed at
25,968
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
51,507
acre-ft of water today; about 82%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
31,576 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-11-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at
378,113 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
James River Near Richmond
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,410 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
James River At Nd-Sd State Line
with a gauge stage of 90.89 ft.
This river is monitored from 25 different streamgauging stations along the James River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,464 ft, the
James River Nr Grace City.
The James River is a 348-mile-long river that flows from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. It played an important role in the history of Virginia, serving as a major transportation route for trade and commerce. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Boshers Dam, the Powhatan Dam, and the Gathright Dam. These dams provide hydroelectric power and help manage the river's flow. The James River is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, kayaking, and boating. Additionally, the river is used for agriculture, providing irrigation for crops and livestock. Despite being affected by urbanization and pollutants, efforts are being made to protect and restore the health of the James River ecosystem.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 51,507 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
25,968.0 cfs
+347.0 cfs (+1.35%) |
Percent of Normal | 82.24% |
Maximum |
378,112.63 cfs
2020-11-13 |
Seasonal Avg | 31,576 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
James River Nr Grace City
USGS 06468170 |
226 cfs | 6.44 ft | -8.5 | |||||
James River Above Arrowwood Lake Nr Kensal
USGS 06468250 |
227 cfs | 5.3 ft | -5.81 | |||||
James River At Jamestown
USGS 06470000 |
888 cfs | 7.67 ft | 29.26 | |||||
James River At Lamoure
USGS 06470500 |
866 cfs | 9.08 ft | -1.59 | |||||
James River At Nd-Sd State Line
USGS 06470878 |
984 cfs | 90.89 ft | -4.47 | |||||
James R At Columbia Sd
USGS 06471000 |
951 cfs | 12.65 ft | -2.76 | |||||
James R Near Stratford Sd
USGS 06472000 |
975 cfs | 12.93 ft | 0 | |||||
James R At Ashton Sd
USGS 06473000 |
972 cfs | 8.88 ft | 0 | |||||
James R Near Redfield Sd
USGS 06475000 |
1020 cfs | 8.21 ft | -1.92 | |||||
James R At Huron Sd
USGS 06476000 |
1190 cfs | 10.26 ft | -4.03 | |||||
James R Near Forestburg Sd
USGS 06477000 |
1290 cfs | 8.8 ft | -2.27 | |||||
James R Near Mitchell Sd
USGS 06478000 |
1330 cfs | 14.42 ft | -2.92 | |||||
James R Near Scotland Sd
USGS 06478500 |
1550 cfs | 7.21 ft | -3.13 | |||||
James River Nr Yankton Sd
USGS 06478513 |
1980 cfs | 5.11 ft | -3.88 | |||||
James River Near Springfield
USGS 07050700 |
172 cfs | 4.86 ft | -2.82 | |||||
James River Near Boaz
USGS 07052250 |
247 cfs | 2.95 ft | -9.52 | |||||
James River At Lick Run
USGS 02016500 |
566 cfs | 2.09 ft | -9.15 | |||||
James River At Galena
USGS 07052500 |
650 cfs | 4.68 ft | -11.44 | |||||
James River At Buchanan
USGS 02019500 |
736 cfs | 2.5 ft | -9.36 | |||||
James River At Holcomb Rock
USGS 02025500 |
1390 cfs | 4.82 ft | 2.96 | |||||
James River At Bent Creek
USGS 02026000 |
1970 cfs | 3.47 ft | 16.57 | |||||
James River At Scottsville
USGS 02029000 |
1810 cfs | 3.41 ft | 12.42 | |||||
James River At Cartersville
USGS 02035000 |
1740 cfs | 1.36 ft | -32.56 | |||||
James River And Kanawha Canal Near Richmond
USGS 02037000 |
83 cfs | 6.21 ft | 0 | |||||
James River Near Richmond
USGS 02037500 |
2410 cfs | 4.21 ft | 55.48 |
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The James River is a river in the U.S. state of Virginia that begins in the Appalachian Mountains and flows 348 miles (560 km) to Chesapeake Bay. The river length extends to 444 miles (715 km) if one includes the Jackson River, the longer of its two source tributaries. It is the longest river in Virginia and the 12th longest river in the United States that remains entirely within a single state. Jamestown and Williamsburg, Virginia’s first colonial capitals, and Richmond, Virginia's current capital, lie on the James River.