James River Levels

September 29 2023

32,269 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

-298.92 cfs (-1.8%) since yesterday
42.48% of normal • Very Low

Total streamflow across the James River was last observed at 16,269 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 32,269 acre-ft of water today; about 42% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 38,296 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 At Cartersville reporting a streamflow rate of 1,720 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 88.29 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.

Last Updated	2023-09-29
Streamflow	16,268.8 cfs
Percent of Normal	42.48%
Maximum	378,112.63 cfs 2020-11-13

About the james river

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.

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gauge Stage	24hr Change (%)
James River Nr Grace City USGS 06468170	5 cfs	4.26 ft	-17.53
James River Above Arrowwood Lake Nr Kensal USGS 06468250	10 cfs	1.42 ft	-15
James River At Jamestown USGS 06470000	248 cfs	4.66 ft	-1.98
James River At Lamoure USGS 06470500	240 cfs	7.99 ft	13.74
James River At Nd-Sd State Line USGS 06470878	232 cfs	88.29 ft	8.41
James R At Columbia Sd USGS 06471000	304 cfs	8.2 ft	-12.14
James R Near Stratford Sd USGS 06472000	595 cfs	11.17 ft	-3.41
James R At Ashton Sd USGS 06473000	697 cfs	7.52 ft	-3.73
James R Near Redfield Sd USGS 06475000	775 cfs	7.2 ft	22234.29
James R At Huron Sd USGS 06476000	1020 cfs	10.13 ft	19.16
James R Near Forestburg Sd USGS 06477000	923 cfs	7.54 ft	-4.45
James R Near Mitchell Sd USGS 06478000	919 cfs	13.02 ft	-4.17
James R Near Scotland Sd USGS 06478500	1100 cfs	5.96 ft	-4.35
James River Nr Yankton Sd USGS 06478513	814 cfs	4.49 ft	-3.33
James River Near Springfield USGS 07050700	32 cfs	3.86 ft	-30.59
James River Near Boaz USGS 07052250	264 cfs	2.96 ft	-15.11
James River At Lick Run USGS 02016500	346 cfs	1.78 ft	-3.89
James River At Galena USGS 07052500	617 cfs	4.78 ft	-21.8
James River At Buchanan USGS 02019500	516 cfs	2.18 ft	-2.27
James River At Holcomb Rock USGS 02025500	716 cfs	4.22 ft	-4.66
James River At Bent Creek USGS 02026000	978 cfs	2.99 ft	-21.13
James River At Scottsville USGS 02029000	1390 cfs	3.11 ft	-8.55
James River At Cartersville USGS 02035000	1720 cfs	1.35 ft	-1.71
James River And Kanawha Canal Near Richmond USGS 02037000	98 cfs	6.24 ft	0
James River Near Richmond USGS 02037500	1710 cfs	3.79 ft	-15.35

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