Rivers in Missouri
James River (MO) near Boaz
Below flood stage
2.99ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 25.10 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 24.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 26.00 ftThe lower portion of the Big Bend Bridge begins to flood.
- 24.00 ftMajor Flood Stage. Structures and many low lying roads near the river become damaged by debris in the water.
- 18.00 ftModerate Flood Stage. Water approaches structures near the river. Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
- 16.00 ftLow 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 ftApproximate level when Hootentown Access and Campground downstream of the gage floods.
- 10.00 ftLow lying areas near the river flood. Flows may be dangerous for canoers.
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 16, 2026.
Crest history
46 crests on NOAA’s list since 1973.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 30, 2017 | 25.10 ft |
| 2 | March 19, 2008 | 23.55 ft |
| 3 | June 20, 2015 | 22.96 ft |
| 4 | December 28, 2015 | 22.10 ft |
| 5 | April 25, 2011 | 20.82 ft |
| 6 | July 1, 1973 | 20.56 ft |
| 7 | May 6, 2022 | 18.85 ft |
| 8 | March 25, 2023 | 18.59 ft |
| 9 | February 25, 2018 | 18.26 ft |
| 10 | July 3, 2015 | 18.08 ft |
| 11 | May 21, 1979 | 17.95 ft |
| 12 | September 27, 1977 | 17.49 ft |
| 13 | October 10, 2009 | 17.09 ft |
| 14 | May 8, 2002 | 16.76 ft |
| 15 | July 11, 2015 | 15.82 ft |
| 16 | May 22, 2019 | 15.38 ft |
| 17 | March 20, 2020 | 15.23 ft |
| 18 | January 12, 2020 | 15.16 ft |
| 19 | November 25, 1973 | 14.88 ft |
| 20 | June 2, 2013 | 14.50 ft |
| 21 | March 25, 1978 | 14.37 ft |
| 22 | January 6, 2005 | 14.35 ft |
| 23 | March 28, 2018 | 14.10 ft |
| 24 | June 13, 2007 | 14.00 ft |
| 25 | May 31, 2015 | 13.65 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 25, 2023: 18.59 ft
- March 4, 2023: 12.47 ft
- May 6, 2022: 18.85 ft
- April 14, 2022: 10.05 ft
- March 14, 2021: 12.75 ft
- January 26, 2021: 11.06 ft
- May 17, 2020: 12.62 ft
- May 16, 2020: 10.58 ft
- March 25, 2020: 10.60 ft
- March 20, 2020: 15.23 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
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.