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James River near Kensal Exceedance Forecast Graph Legend James River near Kensal Exceedance Forecast Graph
NOTE: Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.

Forecasts are not available for the James River near Kensal. Only observed stages are available for this point.

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Upstream Gauge - near Grace City Upstream Gauge Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Jamestown Dam

Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:13
Moderate Flood Stage:11
Flood Stage:9
Action Stage:8

Historical Crests
(1) 16.69 ft on 04/28/2009
(2) 14.70 ft on 04/18/2009
(3) 14.41 ft on 04/12/2011
(4) 14.35 ft on 01/01/1979
(5) 14.00 ft on 04/07/1997
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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(1) James River near Kensal-Upstream view
(2) Downstream View

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