River stage
Galena, James River
- River level
- 3.72 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 12.18 ft
- Recent low
- 3.71 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GLNM7
- 30-day change
- -0.07 ft
- Average
- 4.65 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.97 ft
In brief
The James River at Galena, MO read 3.72 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.28 ft below action stage. That is 0.07 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GLNM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.97 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 2 | 35.96 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 3 | 34.10 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 4 | 33.46 ft | 1993-09-25 |
| 5 | 30.95 ft | 2011-04-26 |
| 6 | 29.82 ft | 1943-05-20 |
| 7 | 29.05 ft | 1935-03-11 |
| 8 | 28.87 ft | 1941-04-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
Flood waters impact the James River Outfitter Park on the northeast side of Galena, the boat access and parking areas, and the Ralph Cox Memorial Access north of the Old Bridge. Also, campgrounds near the gage site begin to flood. (932 FT MSL)
- 15.00 ft
Flood waters impact Shoal Canoe Rental and Motel one mile south of the gage site. Railey Creek at the rental and hotel area south of the gage site begins to backwater along the James River. (936 FT MSL)
- 16.00 ft
Approximate level which floods Hootentown Access and Campground.
- 17.50 ft
Flood waters reach the second window level of the restrooms at the James River Outfitter Canoe Park area. (938.5 FT MSL)
- 25.00 ft
Moderate flooding occurs at the gage site. Flood waters reach the floor of the 413 bridge over Railey Creek near the confluence with the James River south of the gage site. (946 FT MSL)
- 27.00 ft
The highway 413 bridge over Railey Creek south of the gage site floods. (948 FT MSL)
- 28.00 ft
Some homes in Hootentown upstream of the gage site flood. (949 FT MSL)
- 29.00 ft
The excavation site near the river floods. (950 FT MSL)
- 30.00 ft
The rental building at Shoals Canoe Resort floods. (951 FT MSL)
- 31.00 ft
Major flooding affects the gage site. Flood waters impact some residences in Galena near the river. (952 FT MSL)
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the James River flooding at Galena?
No. The James River at Galena is at 3.72 ft, 7.28 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Galena?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 31 ft.
What is the highest the James River has been at Galena?
The highest crest on record is 35.97 ft, on 2017-04-30.
Is the James River high or low right now at Galena?
At 3.72 ft it is higher than 1% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GLNM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07052500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.