Big River near Richwoods, MO
Is Big River near Richwoods, MO flooding right now?
No — Big River near Richwoods, MO is at 2.61 ft, 12.4 ft below its 15 ft flood stage, as of 39 min ago.
Gauge height
2.61 ft
Streamflow
312 cfs
The highest crest on record was 33.39 ft on Mon, May 1, 2017.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 12.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.39 ft | 2017-05-01 |
| 30.33 ft | 1993-09-23 |
| 28.7 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 27.15 ft | 1957-06-30 |
| 26.42 ft | 1994-04-11 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Joachim Creek at De Soto, MO | 8.4 mi | Jefferson County |
| Big River below Bonne Terre, MO | 15.2 mi | St. Francois County |
| Big River at Byrnesville, MO | 16.4 mi | Jefferson County |
| Meramec River at Pacific, MO | 21.3 mi | Franklin County |
| Big River below Desloge, MO | 21.5 mi | St. Francois 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.