Shoal Creek above Joplin, MO
Gauge height
4.12 ft
Streamflow
1,010 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 13.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28 ft | 1941-04-19 |
| 23.39 ft | 2015-12-27 |
| 22.96 ft | 2017-04-29 |
| 18.81 ft | 2009-10-10 |
| 18.28 ft | 2008-03-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Center Creek below Carl Junction, MO | 10.4 mi | Jasper County |
| Center Creek near Smithfield, MO | 10.5 mi | Jasper County |
| Hickory Creek at Neosho, MO | 13.9 mi | Newton County |
| Spring River at Carthage, MO | 15.5 mi | Jasper County |
| Spring River near Waco, MO | 15.8 mi | Jasper County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.