River stage
Kensal, James River
- River level
- 1.98 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.11 ft
- Recent high
- 2.35 ft
- Recent low
- 0.48 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS KSLN8
- 30-day change
- +1.14 ft
- Average
- 1.07 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.69 ft
In brief
The James River at Kensal, ND read 1.98 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.02 ft below action stage. That is 1.14 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KSLN8
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.69 ft | 2009-04-28 |
| 2 | 14.70 ft | 2009-04-18 |
| 3 | 14.41 ft | 2011-04-12 |
| 4 | 14.35 ft | 1979-01-01 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 14.00 ft | 1997-04-07 |
| 6 | 13.00 ft | 1997-04-05 |
| 7 | 11.48 ft | 1987-03-28 |
| 8 | 10.64 ft | 1993-07-29 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the James River flooding at Kensal?
No. The James River at Kensal is at 1.98 ft, 6.02 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Kensal?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 13 ft.
What is the highest the James River has been at Kensal?
The highest crest on record is 16.69 ft, on 2009-04-28.
Is the James River high or low right now at Kensal?
At 1.98 ft it is higher than 95% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KSLN8); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06468250). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.