James River
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Current gauges on James River
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Latest public reading
9.43 ft
Observation 1505 minutes old
Latest public reading
1,030 cfs
Observation 161330 minutes old
Latest public reading
87.22 ft
Observation 620 minutes old
Latest public reading
1,010 cfs
Observation 161180 minutes old
Latest public reading
666 cfs
Observation 161045 minutes old
Latest public reading
961 cfs
Observation 160880 minutes old
Latest public reading
1,110 cfs
Observation 160565 minutes old
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