River stage
LaMoure, James River
- River level
- 7.80 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Recent high
- 8.28 ft
- Recent low
- 7.05 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LAMN8
- 30-day change
- +0.55 ft
- Average
- 7.60 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.56 ft
In brief
The James River at LaMoure, ND read 7.80 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.20 ft below action stage. That is 0.55 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LAMN8
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.56 ft | 2009-04-15 |
| 2 | 16.52 ft | 2009-03-27 |
| 3 | 16.20 ft | 1969-05-24 |
| 4 | 16.17 ft | 1969-04-14 |
| 5 | 16.09 ft | 1997-04-01 |
| 6 | 15.97 ft | 2019-04-04 |
| 7 | 15.80 ft | 2010-03-21 |
| 8 | 15.34 ft | 1950-05-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
Rural flood stage.
- 9.30 ft
Small dam downstream from gage floods.
- 13.70 ft
Rising water begins to affect the city of LaMoure's sewer system. Water restrictions have been used in the past to counteract these effects.
- 14.00 ft
Urban flood stage.
- 15.00 ft
Water starts to threaten the northwest side of town near the John Deere dealer.
- 16.00 ft
South side of County Highway 13 floods. The town of Lamoure does not flood at this height.
- 16.60 ft
Water begins to appear on Highway 13 about 0.5 to 1.0 mile west of LaMoure.
- 17.50 ft
The two western-most city lagoons are threatened with inundation.
- 18.00 ft
Dikes are topped when river level reaches 18-20 feet.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the James River flooding at LaMoure?
No. The James River at LaMoure is at 7.8 ft, 4.2 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at LaMoure?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the James River has been at LaMoure?
The highest crest on record is 17.56 ft, on 2009-04-15.
Is the James River high or low right now at LaMoure?
At 7.8 ft it is higher than 55% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LAMN8); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06470500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.