River stage
Boaz, James River
- River level
- 2.29 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 11.65 ft
- Recent low
- 2.27 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JAMM7
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Average
- 3.07 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.10 ft
In brief
The James River at Boaz, MO read 2.29 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.71 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JAMM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.10 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 2 | 23.55 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 3 | 22.96 ft | 2015-06-20 |
| 4 | 22.10 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 5 | 20.82 ft | 2011-04-25 |
| 6 | 20.56 ft | 1973-07-01 |
| 7 | 18.85 ft | 2022-05-06 |
| 8 | 18.59 ft | 2023-03-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Low lying areas near the river flood. Flows may be dangerous for canoers.
- 14.00 ft
Approximate level when Hootentown Access and Campground downstream of the gage floods.
- 16.00 ft
Low 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.
- 18.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water approaches structures near the river. Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
- 24.00 ft
Major Flood Stage. Structures and many low lying roads near the river become damaged by debris in the water.
- 26.00 ft
The lower portion of the Big Bend Bridge begins to flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the James River flooding at Boaz?
No. The James River at Boaz is at 2.29 ft, 5.71 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Boaz?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the James River has been at Boaz?
The highest crest on record is 25.1 ft, on 2017-04-30.
Is the James River high or low right now at Boaz?
At 2.29 ft it is higher than 5% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JAMM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07052250). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.