James River at LaMoure
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 9:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Record crest
- 17.56 ft2009
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 16.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 18.00 ftDikes are topped when river level reaches 18-20 feet.
- 17.50 ftThe two western-most city lagoons are threatened with inundation.
- 16.60 ftWater begins to appear on Highway 13 about 0.5 to 1.0 mile west of LaMoure.
- 16.00 ftSouth side of County Highway 13 floods. The town of Lamoure does not flood at this height.
- 15.00 ftWater starts to threaten the northwest side of town near the John Deere dealer.
- 14.00 ftUrban flood stage.
- 13.70 ftRising water begins to affect the city of LaMoure's sewer system. Water restrictions have been used in the past to counteract these effects.
- 9.30 ftSmall dam downstream from gage floods.
- 8.00 ftRural flood stage.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
47 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 15, 2009 | 17.56 ft |
| 2 | March 27, 2009 | 16.52 ft |
| 3 | May 24, 1969 | 16.20 ft |
| 4 | April 14, 1969 | 16.17 ft |
| 5 | April 1, 1997 | 16.09 ft |
| 6 | April 4, 2019 | 15.97 ft |
| 7 | March 21, 2010 | 15.80 ft |
| 8 | May 16, 1950 | 15.34 ft |
| 9 | October 26, 2019 | 15.11 ft |
| 10 | March 21, 1966 | 14.85 ft |
| 11 | April 11, 1952 | 14.85 ft |
| 12 | April 13, 1996 | 14.67 ft |
| 13 | July 21, 1993 | 14.64 ft |
| 14 | April 6, 2011 | 14.48 ft |
| 15 | March 20, 1996 | 14.43 ft |
| 16 | July 1, 2011 | 14.33 ft |
| 17 | March 24, 1994 | 14.17 ft |
| 18 | April 18, 1979 | 14.09 ft |
| 19 | March 26, 1978 | 13.74 ft |
| 20 | March 27, 2001 | 13.66 ft |
| 21 | April 21, 1997 | 13.48 ft |
| 22 | March 18, 1995 | 13.32 ft |
| 23 | April 23, 1975 | 13.29 ft |
| 24 | March 25, 1987 | 13.00 ft |
| 25 | May 13, 1999 | 12.73 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 10, 2021: 10.16 ft
- October 26, 2019: 15.11 ft
- April 4, 2019: 15.97 ft
- April 21, 2018: 11.45 ft
- February 26, 2017: 11.02 ft
- July 14, 2016: 8.41 ft
- May 21, 2015: 11.46 ft
- July 1, 2014: 10.02 ft
- May 24, 2013: 10.18 ft
- May 1, 2012: 8.25 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Missouri Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.