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James River Facts

Length:340 miles
Source:Junction of Jackson and Cowpasture Rivers, Botetourt County, VA
Outlet:Hampton Roads, Chesapeake Bay
Drainage Area:6758 square miles at Richmond, VA
Record Flow:313,000 cubic feet per second
Hurricane Agnes, 23 June 1972

That's enough water to fill a 68 ft x 68 ft x 68 ft box, every second!

Major Tributaries: Jackson River (614 square miles)
Maury River (646 square miles)
Rivanna River (664 square miles)
Appomattox River (1344 square miles)

 

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