RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Water levels at the James River have reached above the flood stage, prompting officials to urge extra caution. The Stormtracker 8 Meteorologist team has been tracking levels continuously and predict an ongoing rise from the 14-foot level it has reached Wednesday. Potterfield Bridge near Browns Island (Courtesy of Victoria Lucas, 8News)Potterfield Bridge near Browns Island (Courtesy of Victoria Lucas, 8News)Potterfield Bridge near Browns Island (Courtesy of Victoria Lucas, 8News)Potterfield Bridge near Browns Island (Courtesy of Victoria Lucas, 8News) 8News reached out to Friends of the James River executive director, Josh Stutz, who has provided tips for people to follow as levels continue to increase. "Take extra caution around the river as the river can be dangerous for even expert boaters at these levels," said Stutz. "Most people are going to be able to tell it's too high for them to be out there." For a closer look at the James River click this link, which will take you to the ABC 8News James River camera to view water levels at different angles. This link will take you to the James River Watch map which provides detailed information of the James River in various parts of the Central region.