Little Osage River at Horton, MO
Is Little Osage River at Horton, MO flooding right now?
Little Osage River at Horton, MO measured 27.56 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.4 ft below its 41 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
27.56 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 41 ft, with major flooding at 50 ft. The highest crest on record was 59.4 ft on Sat, Oct 4, 1986.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 39 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 41 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 45 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 22.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 59.4 ft | 1986-10-04 |
| 53.37 ft | 2007-07-02 |
| 51.8 ft | 1994-04-13 |
| 50 ft | 1985-02-25 |
| 49.45 ft | 1974-11-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Marmaton River below Nevada, MO | 5.2 mi | Vernon County |
| Marmaton River near Nevada, MO | 9.3 mi | Vernon County |
| Osage River above Schell City, MO | 12.9 mi | Bates County |
| Marmaton River near Richards, MO | 14.6 mi | Vernon County |
| Miami Creek below Butler, MO | 15.0 mi | Bates 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.