Gasconade River near Rich Fountain, MO
Is Gasconade River near Rich Fountain, MO flooding right now?
Gasconade River near Rich Fountain, MO measured 2.23 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.8 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.23 ft
Streamflow
664 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.47 ft on Tue, May 2, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 17.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 22.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 27.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.47 ft | 2017-05-02 |
| 34.56 ft | 2015-12-30 |
| 34.39 ft | 2013-08-08 |
| 33.27 ft | 1982-12-06 |
| 32.64 ft | 2008-03-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Maries River at Westphalia, MO | 9.6 mi | Osage County |
| Bourbeuse River near High Gate, MO | 21.1 mi | Phelps County |
| Osage River below St. Thomas, MO | 21.1 mi | Cole County |
| Osage River near St. Thomas, MO | 22.2 mi | Cole County |
| Moreau River near Jefferson City, MO | 22.3 mi | Cole 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.