Chariton River near Prairie Hill, MO
Gauge height
20.86 ft
Streamflow
29,000 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 10.9 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 5.9 ft ABOVE |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 1.9 ft ABOVE |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 0.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.26 ft | 2019-05-31 |
| 23.39 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 23.27 ft | 2008-07-27 |
| 23.23 ft | 2010-07-23 |
| 23.21 ft | 2021-07-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mussel Fork near Musselfork, MO | 8.5 mi | Chariton County |
| East Fork Little Chariton R. near Huntsville, MO | 13.2 mi | Randolph County |
| Hickory Branch near Mendon, MO | 18.5 mi | Chariton County |
| East Fork Little Chariton River near Macon, MO | 20.5 mi | Macon County |
| Missouri River at Glasgow, MO | 22.1 mi | Howard County |
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