Black River at Poplar Bluff, MO
Is Black River at Poplar Bluff, MO flooding right now?
Black River at Poplar Bluff, MO measured 0.34 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 15.7 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.34 ft
Streamflow
633 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.15 ft on Thu, Mar 20, 2008.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 15.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 18.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 20.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.15 ft | 2008-03-20 |
| 21.96 ft | 2017-05-01 |
| 21.68 ft | 1982-12-04 |
| 21.41 ft | 2011-04-26 |
| 21.1 ft | 1935-03-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| St. Francis River at Fisk, MO | 10.3 mi | Stoddard County |
| St. Francis River at Wappapello, MO | 13.4 mi | Wayne County |
| Little Black River below Fairdealing, MO | 13.6 mi | Butler County |
| Black River above Williamsville, MO | 18.7 mi | Wayne County |
| St. Francis River at St. Francis, AR | 25.1 mi | Clay 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.