What is the current flow on James River?
James River is currently flowing at 104 cfs at USGS gauge 06470878 as of Oct 2, 11:45 AM UTC.
James River at Nd-sd State Line Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
87.78 ft
Flow 104 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 11:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies, extreme temp
Flow is 104 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 156 cfs).
Flow
104 cfs
Gauge Height
87.78 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 53% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 74 to 104 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 06470878 is a public stream gauge on James River in North Dakota. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
59° / 33°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
71° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 16 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
65° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On James River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- JAMES RIVER AT LAMOURE, ND · 29.6 mi
- JAMES RIVER AT CNTY RD 34 NR GRAND RAPIDS, ND · 36.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- MAPLE RIVER AT ND-SD STATE LINE · 13.4 mi
- BEAR CREEK NEAR OAKES, ND · 20.6 mi
- WILD RICE RIVER NEAR RUTLAND, ND · 32.4 mi
- SHEYENNE RIVER AT LISBON, ND · 42.5 mi
- SHEYENNE RIVER AT FORT RANSOM STATE PARK, ND · 43.7 mi
- Tile Drain 1 nr Venlo, ND · 49.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James River above or below normal right now?
James River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 104 cfs, compared with a typical median of 156 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on James River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for James River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near James River?
Other gauges on James River worth checking include JAMES RIVER AT LAMOURE, ND (29.6 miles away), JAMES RIVER AT CNTY RD 34 NR GRAND RAPIDS, ND (36.1 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for James River?
The forecast for today near James River is rain showers, with temperatures around 59°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is James River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies, extreme temp. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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