Chariton River at Novinger, MO
Is Chariton River at Novinger, MO flooding right now?
Chariton River at Novinger, MO measured 2.00 ft on 2026-11-11 16:45:00 UTC. That observation was 18.0 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.00 ft
Streamflow
498 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.6 ft on Fri, Jun 1, 1917.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 18.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 21.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 24.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.6 ft | 1917-06-01 |
| 28.5 ft | 1947-06-07 |
| 28.44 ft | 2008-07-25 |
| 28.36 ft | 2010-07-21 |
| 27.8 ft | 2019-05-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek at Stahl, MO | 6.5 mi | Adair County |
| Chariton River at Livonia, MO | 17.2 mi | Schuyler County |
| East Locust Creek near Boynton, MO | 21.0 mi | Sullivan County |
| Long Branch Creek near Atlanta, MO | 25.4 mi | Macon County |
| Little East Locust Creek near Browning, MO | 26.6 mi | Sullivan 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.