GAUGE STATION US

James River Above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal Water Level & Telemetry

James River • STATION ID: 06468250 • Great Plains• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

1.05 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

7 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

1,144 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 06468250 • COORD: 47.400°, -98.797°

OBSERVED: Oct 2, 2026, 8:00 PM

James River Above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

Start (Source)──➔12 Station Reach──➔End (Mouth)

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (James River Above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 1.05 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: James River

The James River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Great Plains basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the James River Above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal gauging station (coordinates: 47.3997°N, -98.7972°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Great Plains

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

James River Above Ar

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (12) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
James River Near Springfield	Midwest	37.150°, -93.203°	07050700	View Level →
James River Near Boaz	Midwest	37.007°, -93.365°	07052250	View Level →
James River At Galena	Midwest	36.805°, -93.462°	07052500	View Level →
James River Near Manfred	Great Plains	47.646°, -99.830°	06467600	View Level →
James River near Grace City	Great Plains	47.558°, -98.862°	06468170	View Level →
James River Above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal CURRENT GAUGE	Great Plains	47.400°, -98.797°	06468250	Viewing
James River At Columbia	Great Plains	45.604°, -98.310°	06471000	View Level →
James River Near Stratford	Great Plains	45.242°, -98.391°	06472000	View Level →
James River At Ashton	Great Plains	44.998°, -98.481°	06473000	View Level →
James River At Lick Run	Southeast	37.774°, -79.784°	02016500	View Level →
James River At Buchanan	Southeast	37.531°, -79.679°	02019500	View Level →
James River At Blue Ridge Pkwy near Big Island	Southeast	37.555°, -79.367°	02024752	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: James River

What is the current James River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the James River water level at James River Above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal is measured at 1.05 ft with an observed discharge of 7 ft3/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for James River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for James River is located at coordinates 47.3997° Latitude and -98.7972° Longitude in Great Plains. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 06468250.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for James River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the James River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the James River flow? ↓

The James River courses through United States across the Great Plains basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.