Hinkson Creek at Columbia, MO
Is Hinkson Creek at Columbia, MO flooding right now?
Hinkson Creek at Columbia, MO measured 4.00 ft on 2026-09-22 23:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.00 ft
Streamflow
10 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.45 ft on Fri, Jun 25, 2021.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.45 ft | 2021-06-25 |
| 22.4 ft | 2009-04-30 |
| 20.8 ft | 2026-06-08 |
| 20.67 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 20.22 ft | 2013-05-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Moniteau Creek near Fayette, MO | 18.1 mi | Howard County |
| Petite Saline Creek at Hwy U near Boonville, M0 | 19.6 mi | Cooper County |
| Missouri River at Boonville, MO | 22.1 mi | Cooper County |
| Missouri River at Jefferson City, MO | 25.0 mi | Cole County |
| Moreau River near Jefferson City, MO | 28.6 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.