Lindley Creek near Polk, MO
Is Lindley Creek near Polk, MO flooding right now?
Lindley Creek near Polk, MO measured 2.59 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 14.4 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.59 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.2 ft on Mon, Sep 14, 1914.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 14.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.2 ft | 1914-09-14 |
| 23.6 ft | 1961-05-05 |
| 23.32 ft | 1986-10-01 |
| 22.62 ft | 2022-05-05 |
| 21.95 ft | 2002-05-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pomme de Terre River near Polk, MO | 7.4 mi | Polk County |
| Pomme de Terre River near Hermitage, MO | 11.3 mi | Hickory County |
| Pomme de Terre River at Hermitage, MO | 13.7 mi | Hickory County |
| Little Niangua River near Macks Creek, MO | 16.7 mi | Camden County |
| Weaubleau Creek near Weaubleau, MO | 16.9 mi | Hickory 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.