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SwedenJames River near Boaz water level
River gauge, James River, Missouri, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 91.6 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.60 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:48 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at James River near Boaz reads 2.49 ft, a normal level.
It is 7.51 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.60 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.49 ft and 2.68 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.10 ftApril 30, 2017
- Forecast peak
- 2.60 ftSunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 7.51 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- The lower portion of the Big Bend Bridge begins to flood.
- 24.00 ft
- Major Flood Stage. Structures and many low lying roads near the river become damaged by debris in the water.
- 18.00 ft
- Moderate Flood Stage. Water approaches structures near the river. Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
- 16.00 ft
- Low water crossing on the west side of the bridge at the gage site floods. Low lying areas on the west side of the river are under several feet of water. Shelvin Rock Access is flooded by several feet of water.
- 14.00 ft
- Approximate level when Hootentown Access and Campground downstream of the gage floods.
- 10.00 ft
- Low lying areas near the river flood. Flows may be dangerous for canoers.
- 2.49 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.10 ft | April 30, 2017 |
| 2 | 23.55 ft | March 19, 2008 |
| 3 | 22.96 ft | June 20, 2015 |
| 4 | 22.10 ft | December 28, 2015 |
| 5 | 20.82 ft | April 25, 2011 |
| 6 | 20.56 ft | July 1, 1973 |
| 7 | 18.85 ft | May 6, 2022 |
| 8 | 18.59 ft | March 25, 2023 |
| 9 | 18.26 ft | February 25, 2018 |
| 10 | 18.08 ft | July 3, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the James River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James River near SpringfieldRiver gauge, James River | 3.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.21 ft | 13 mi |
| James River at GalenaRiver gauge, James River | 3.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Creek below RiverdaleRiver gauge, Finley Creek | 0.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Wilson Creek near BrooklineRiver gauge, Wilson Creek | 2.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 10 mi |
| South Creek near SpringfieldRiver gauge, South Creek | −1.12 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Wilson Creek near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Wilson Creek | 0.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Wilson Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Wilson Creek | 2.35 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Pearson Creek near SpringfieldRiver gauge, Pearson Creek | 2.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| South Fork Dry Sac River near SpringfieldRiver gauge, South Fork Dry Sac River | 0.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Bull Creek near Walnut ShadeRiver gauge, Bull Creek | 0.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the James River near Boaz?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.51 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of James River near Boaz today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.49 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is James River near Boaz rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of James River near Boaz normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at James River near Boaz?
The highest level on record is 25.10 ft on April 30, 2017.
Is James River near Boaz expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.60 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07052250(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.00658, -93.36467(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.49 ft | 2026-10-18 15:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 91.6 cfs | 2026-10-18 15:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: James River near Boaz (usgs:07052250). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/missouri/james-river-near-boaz
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