Current River at Van Buren, MO
Is Current River at Van Buren, MO flooding right now?
Current River at Van Buren, MO measured 2.59 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.4 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.59 ft
Streamflow
768 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.2 ft on Mon, May 1, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 24.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.2 ft | 2017-05-01 |
| 29 ft | 1904-03-26 |
| 27.39 ft | 1993-11-15 |
| 26.53 ft | 1985-11-19 |
| 25.9 ft | 1915-08-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Current River above Powder Mill, MO | 16.2 mi | Shannon County |
| Clearwater Tailwater near Piedmont, MO | 16.5 mi | Wayne County |
| Logan Creek at Ellington, MO | 17.9 mi | Reynolds County |
| Black River at Leeper, MO | 18.6 mi | Wayne County |
| Jacks Fork at Eminence, MO | 22.1 mi | Shannon 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.