James Headwaters HUC8 10160001
A 4,397 km² sub-basin of the Missouri region in ND. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
65
Moderate
Drought index
234
Severe
Area in D2+
33.64%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
0%
of 2 reporting
Median flow
51%
p35 of record
Water assets
1,277
1 springs · 867 wells
USGS gauges (3)
- JAMES RIVER NR GRACE CITY, ND064681701 cfsp34 · normal
- JAMES RIVER ABOVE ARROWWOOD LAKE NR KENSAL, ND064682504 cfsp37 · normal
- JAMES RIVER NEAR MANFRED, ND064676000 cfsno long-term record
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 234 | 33.64 | 0/2 | p35 |
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