James River at LaMoure

Last updated: Jul 17, 2025, 6:25 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 18 - Dikes are topped when river level reaches 18-20 feet.
  • 17.5 - The two western-most city lagoons are threatened with inundation.
  • 16.6 - Water begins to appear on Highway 13 about 0.5 to 1.0 mile west of LaMoure.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 46.3553, -98.3058
RFC MBRFC
State ND
WFO BIS
County La Moure
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 06470500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.16 ft on 06-10-2021
2. 15.11 ft on 10-26-2019
3. 15.97 ft on 04-04-2019
4. 11.45 ft on 04-21-2018
5. 11.02 ft on 02-26-2017

Historic Crests

1. 17.56 ft on 04-15-2009
2. 16.52 ft on 03-27-2009
3. 16.20 ft on 05-24-1969
4. 16.17 ft on 04-14-1969
5. 16.09 ft on 04-01-1997

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 1309.10 ft
moderate Flooding 1307.10 ft
minor Flooding 1305.10 ft
action 1303.10 ft
Latest Value 1299.44 ft
Gauge Zero 1291.10 ft

Gauge Photos

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James River at Lamoure-USGS gage house.

Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Bismarck
2301 University Drive, Building 27
Bismarck, ND 58502-1016
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