Chariton River near Prairie Hill, MO
Is Chariton River near Prairie Hill, MO flooding right now?
Chariton River near Prairie Hill, MO measured 1.59 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.4 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.59 ft
Streamflow
188 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.26 ft on Fri, May 31, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 19.4 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 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mussel Fork near Musselfork, MO | 8.5 mi | Chariton County |
| East Fork Little Chariton River. 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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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.