Chariton River near Prairie Hill, MO
Is Chariton River near Prairie Hill, MO flooding right now?
No — Chariton River near Prairie Hill, MO is at 1.31 ft, 13.7 ft below its 15 ft flood stage, as of 48 min ago.
Gauge height
1.31 ft
Streamflow
163 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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 17.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 19.7 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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